It appears whatever you've been using has certainly been good for your engine. Don't change a thing! In other words, stick with the one that brung ya to the dance. Cheers
5,000 miles
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
3000 miles is safest
Toyota recommends replacing the belt every 90,000 miles.
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?
What is wrong with it?
Yes. The six-cylinder engine uses a belt to run the camshafts. Replacement is recommended at 90,000 miles or ten years whichever comes first.
Yes. The average miles per year is 15K.
The four-cylinder engine uses a chain. There's no maintenance schedule for it. The six-cylinder engine uses a belt to drive the cams. The schedule calls for replacement at 90,000 miles or ten years whichever comes first. Cheers
You don't. As answered previously in the WikiAnswers Solara section the 4 cylinder (2.2 litre) Solara (and Camry) engine uses a timing chain that doesn't require maintenence. The six cylinder engine uses a belt, recommended replacement is every 90 thousand miles.
The 07 Solara uses an Iridium tipped plug. The exact number depends on the engine you have (4 or 6 cylinder) so check your owners manual. Be aware (this is also in your manual) that spark plugs don't need replacement until you reach 100,000 miles. If you aren't there yet, don't worry about it. Cheers
The 4-cylinder engine has a timing chain and there's no maintenance schedule that applies. The 6-cylinder has a belt with a scheduled replacement at 90-thousand miles or ten years, whichever comes first. Cheers