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It has a timing belt, as do all Prizms from 1989 to 1997. From 1998 on they use a timing chain.
Replacement is recommended every 60,000 miles, but I've seen many go 75,000- 80,000 miles. Once heard on "Car Talk" a girl who had over 200k miles on the original t-belt.
This is a non-interference engine, so there is no engine damage should the belt break, but, of course, the engine won't run.
I recommend replacing the tensioner and spring, water pump, and crank seal every second timing belt, and don't forget the hose behind the water pump pipe.
Source: I own a used car rental business and have owned about a dozen of these cars.
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