Does My Car Have A Timing Belt Or A Chain?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Toyota Auris. To see if your car has a timing belt or a chain, head on to the table down below and reference your model year with the corresponsing engine.
| Toyota Auris | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | Engine | Belt/Chain |
| 2006 - 2012 (first generation E150) | 1.33 Dual VVT-i 1NR-FE | timing chain |
| 1.4 VVT-i | timing chain | |
| 1.6 Dual VVT-i 1ZR-FE | timing chain | |
| 1.6 Valvematic 1ZR-FAE | timing chain | |
| 1.8 Dual VVT-i 2ZR-FE | timing chain | |
| 1.8 Valvematic 2ZRFAE | timing chain | |
| 1.4 D-4D 1ND-TV | timing chain | |
| 2.0 D-4D 1AD-FTV | timing chain | |
| 2.2 D-CAT 2AD-FHV | timing chain | |
| 2012 - 2017(second generation, E180) | 1.2L 8NR-FTS VVT-iW 1,196 cc turbocharged | timing chain |
| 1.33L 1NR-FE 1,329 cc | timing chain | |
| 1.5L 1NZ-FE 1,496 cc | timing chain | |
| 1.6L 1ZR-FAE V-matic 1,598 cc | timing chain | |
| 1.8L 2ZR-FAE V-matic 1,797 cc | timing chain | |
How Can I Visually Tell If It Is A Belt Or A Chain?
Generally if the engine block has a plastic panel at it's end, it's likely to be a timing belt and if the block is all metal without any plastic panel, it is likely to be a chain. However, in some cases the engine block may have a metal cover at it's end, in which case you would need to check the side to see if there is a plastic panel which again would indicate a timing belt. If there isn't any on the side either then your Toyota Auris probably has a chain.
Do Both Chains And Belts Have Timing Covers?
Yes, they do. However, on a chain driven engine you may see a steel timing cover with lots of bolts whereas on a belt driven engine you may only see a few bolts and a plastic cover. The reason for the plastic cover for belts is to provide easy access as timing belts have to be replaced after a certain interval whereas timing chains generally don't and last the life of the car.
Any other clues as to whether I have a belt or a chain?
Well, If you see the oil filter on top of the engine then it is likely to be a timing chain whereas if the oil filter is on bottom of the engine then it is likely to be a timing belt. This is because unlike chains which are lubricated by oil, belts can get damaged if they come into contact with oil.