ServlogUpdated 2026-06-25
Does the Toyota Land Cruiser Have a Timing Belt or Chain?
Compiled & reviewed by Nikolai Tsyrenov · Updated 2026-06-25 · confidence: medium
2024-2025 (J250, revived) Toyota Land Cruiser — 2.4L turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid (T24A), 0W-20, 8-speed auto, body-on-frame 4WD.
Answer: Timing CHAIN — no scheduled replacement.
| Belt or chain | Timing chain — no scheduled replacement |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid (T24A), 0W-20, 8-speed auto, body-on-frame 4WD |
| Interference engine? | Not flagged in our data — confirm in your manual |
The Toyota Land Cruiser uses a timing chain designed to last the engine's lifetime, so there's no scheduled replacement — one less recurring service to budget for than belt-driven rivals.
FAQ
Does the Toyota Land Cruiser have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Timing CHAIN — no scheduled replacement.
When does the Toyota Land Cruiser timing belt need replacing?
The Toyota Land Cruiser uses a timing chain, which is designed to last the life of the engine — there is no scheduled replacement interval. Inspect if you hear rattling on cold start.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser an interference engine?
Our data doesn't flag the Toyota Land Cruiser as a known interference engine, but treat any timing-component failure as serious and follow the schedule in your owner's manual.
← Full Toyota Land Cruiser maintenance schedule · Timing belt intervals for all cars
General guidance — confirm against your Toyota Land Cruiser owner's manual.
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