The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder in a 1999 Toyota RAV4 has a timing BELT
( it is NOT an interference engine , replace the belt at 90,000 mile intervals )
chain.
timing chain
timing chain
timing chain
It has a timing belt that should be replaced every 90,000 miles. The water pump should also be replaced as it is driven by the cam belt.
On a 2008 Toyota RAV4 : Both the 2.4 liter four cylinder engine and the 3.5 liter V6 engine have a timing CHAIN
The 2.2L and 2.4L uses a chain.a bad chain or tensioner will make the oil light come on at idle
Chain
The belt need to be replace to a new oneor check the tention of the belt.
The timing chain only needs to be repalced when it breaks. A light on the dash will come on once it's broken, and you can drive to the nearest Walmart and have it replaced.
this specific year came with a timing belt instead of a chain, even though it has the v6 engine, which surprised me as well
The Ford Taurus does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain. The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine, and does not need routine replacement.