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#39 of 42 Avalon-timing belt by ltom Jun 28, 2008 (6:56 am)
I bought new in Jan 98. Has 145k miles now. Have never changed the timing belt. My owners manual says "Check" at 90k. No replacement standard that I have seen. The belt can be checked-I pull the top right hand belt cover and use an inspection light and mirror-I see similar "inspection kits" at Costco for about $25 from time to time. At this time it is, finally, beginning to show signs of wear-mostly the unribbed side (I call it the back) is starting to shine. There is no cracking or ribbing problem. Plan on changing it myself (not the first I have changed) in a week when she flies to visit kids for 10 days - mostly because of the age of the belt. It is not an interference engine, so breaking is usually only an inconvenience My mother had an 86 Camry (I know-different everything) that nobody took care of other than the local K-Mart. She knew nothing about a timing belt, until it broke in 2002. K-Mart even towed it in for free-belt replacement was all they did. So, make your own decisions on when to replace the belt and keep the dealers hands out of your billfold.
#40 of 42 Timing Belt by mohull Jun 29, 2008 (5:18 am)
Hello everybody and thanks for all. I just bought a 1999 Avalon XLS with the 92000 mileage. It is my first car I have ever had. I am wondering whether I have to change the timing belt. The car runs very well. In addition, what maintenance jobs I have to do for my car in order to drive it for next 3 years safely and without any problem. I appreciate if you give me a favor. Sincerely Replies to this message: pat (Jun 29, 2008 9:47 am)
#41 of 42 Re: Timing Belt [mohull] by pat HOST Jun 29, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: mohull (Jun 29, 2008 5:18 am) Welcome and congrats on your new Avalon! This may help answer some of your questions: Maintenance Schedules, Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins.   Enjoy your new ride!
#42 of 42 How Reliable High Mileage Avalons by nightlinger Nov 22, 2008 (12:52 pm)
I have a 2000 Avalon with 304,000 miles. Basically, except for the oil, I service it every 90,000 miles when I change timing belt. It is running fine, but I am beginning to wonder about its further reliability. What part will likely fail that will leave me stranded without warning?

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