Should I Replace the timing belt at 250K miles? (2005 SR5)

Hey everyone, I was wondering if I should consider replacing the timing belt. The truck has about 250,000 miles (A little over I think) and has been well taken care of with mostly highway driving. Its a 4.7L iForce V8 (2UZ-FE) and its been pushed hard more than a few times (tho never really towing anything). Just trying to avoid a major expense in the future.

Thanks!

 

Are you saying it's never been done? If so, then yes. I would absolutely replace the timing belt and water pump. Aisin sells a kit for our trucks that's highly recommended.

Toyota says the timing belt should be replaced every 90k so if it's not been done you're living on borrowed time.

 

I say yes! With the miles it’s got on it, it’s almost time to replace it. This should be the 3rd time being replaced.

 

If you haven't changed the belt before, then...HOLY CRAP! Definitely change the belt and water pump. Borrowed time indeed!

 

Your truck will run alot better once it's done.

 

Probably need to change them and the water pump while you are at it, BUT first go to Toyota.com, enter your VIN# and then look for the link taking you to their records on service work that might have been done on your vehicle at whatever dealership. Use whatever shows up, if anything, to guide you in your decision making.

 

Yes, asap. They're supposed to be replaced at 90k intervals. If you don't know if/ when it was last done, replace it.

 

If you have no record of it being previously done, yes do it asap.

Toyota Owner's website has a maintenance section as mentioned above. That's super useful if updated by the owner and the dealer. Not sure when it started, but my old '05 that I had since new had all it's records on there, even my own DIY stuff that I added.

T-Belt & Water Pump are certainly a DIY if you're inclined to such vehicle maintenance tasks. Requires no special tools but does require a vast assortment of general automotive hand tools and sweat. I've done it three times on the 2UZFE in my sunny driveway. It's a good engine platform, very dependable if maintained properly.

 

I got mine replaced just 5 months ago. It's a 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab with 36K miles on it when I got it. Dealer recommended to consider the age of the truck compared to the mileage. Peace of mind for me.