Lexus timing belt interval

You will need to know your vehicle’s engine size to use this table. Once you know, you can determine your Lexus timing belt interval by using the first table and the reference key. Be sure to look at the second table to see whether or not the engine is interference-fit.

Interference/non-interference

Reference key

VVT-i – Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence

{26} – On 1989-95 engines operated under normal service, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1996-97 engines operated under normal service, replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months. On all engines operated under severe conditions, replace at 60,000 mile intervals.

{37} – Under normal service conditions manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. For vehicles operated under conditions of excessive idling & or low speed driving for long distances, replace at 60,000 mile intervals.

{52} – On 1997 & prior models, under normal service conditions manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1997 & prior models, for vehicles operated under conditions of excessive idling & or low speed driving for long distances, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1998-2003 models, replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months if vehicle is operated under conditions of excessive idling & or low speed driving for extended ranges.