avensis verso petrol 53 plate timing belt or chain?

[thechod]

hi does the avensis verso 53 plate (2 litre petrol automatic) have a timing belt or chain thanks

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

Chain

[thechod]

Thanks buddy...

[thechod]

do i have to ever chainge the timing chain

 or

how often do i have to inspect it

would i inspect it via listening or opening cylinder head 

and how often to change automatic gearbox oil 

[Konrad C]

I checked the Haynes manual for the Avensis, and  the automatic transmission fluid replacement is shown as every 40,000 miles. I also found this which covers a lot of Toyota and Lexus models and engines - https://www.toyota-tech.eu/MaintenanceSchedules/avensis/Final.pdf 
The PDF contains all the information which be may helpful.

There is no general information regarding the chain, but regular oil and filter changes are very helpful. If you do lots of stop, start and short journeys, I would go to every 6 months.

Depending on the distance and how hard the engine has worked, the chain may or may not wear and stretch over time. If it stretches to much, the engine may not run well and the EML may light - sensors measure both cam and crank timing!  

[thechod]

Thanks for that