Lexus Is Timing Belt Or Chain ? (1998 – 2017)

Does A Lexus Is Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Lexus Is. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.

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Model Year	Engine	Belt / Chain
1998 - 2005 (IS 200 and IS 300)	2.0 L 1G-FE I6	timing belt
	2.0 L 3S-GE I4	timing belt
	3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6	timing belt

2005 - 2013 (IS 200d, IS 250, IS 300 and IS 350)	2.2 L 2AD-FHV I4	timing chain
	2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6	timing chain
	3.0 L 3GR-FE V6	timing chain
	3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6	timing chain
	5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8	timing chain

2013 - 2017(IS 200t, IS 250, IS 350, IS 300, IS 300h)	2.0L I4 8AR-FTS	timing chain
	2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6	timing chain
	3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6	timing chain
	2.5L I4 2AR-FSE	timing chain

Which models have a belt/chain?

1998 - 2005:

For the 1998 to 2005 models the Lexus is 200 and is 300 both have timing belts.

2005 - 2013:

For the 2005 to 2013 models, the is 200d, is 250, is 300 and is 350 all feature timing chains.

2013 - 2017:

For the 2013 to 2017 models, the Lexus is 200t, 300h and is 300 are all chain driven.
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