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The v6 Toyota solara has a timing belt. Their 4 cyl engines have timing chains.
The 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 2003 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
Yes , the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2004 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( P.S. - it is NOT an interference engine )
Both the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder and the 3.0 liter V6 engines used in a 2001 Toyota Solara have a timing BELT
Toyota recommends replacing the belt every 90,000 miles.
videos on how do you set the timing mark on a 2000 Toyota Camry Solara 2.2 liter , 4 cylinder
What would be the recommended miles to change out the timing belt on my 2001 Solara 4cyl. with 77,000 miles on it. Would 90K be a number close to factory recommendations?
According to the Gates website : The 2001 Toyota Solara 2.2 liter 4 cylinder : Has a timing BELT, it is NOT an interference engine , change the belt at 90,000 miles
The 2.4 4 cylinder has a timing chain in which case requires no maintenance/replacement. The 3.3 V6 uses a timing belt and is required to be replaced every 90K under normal driving conditions. Most repair facilities that work on Toyotas can help you with that.
The V6 has a cam timing belt. Check the maintenance schedule for the car and you'll find the belt is scheduled for replacement at 90,000 miles. BTW the 4-cylinder Solara has a timing chain, no maintenance needed.
Cost for the belt is typically $45 (give or take). If you search online you can frequently find them on sale. This site is currently (2/13/09) offering them for about $30: http://www.drivewire.com/products/toyota-solara/timing-belt/8135/ Cheers
In upstate NY it's about $500-600.