How To Change Toyota Hilux Timing Belt

Changing your Toyota Hilux timing belt (T-Belt) can often be quite tricky, especially if you haven’t changed it before.

That’s why here at Milner Off Road we have put this blog post together, showing you how to change the timing belt of your Hilux.

But before we go into how to change your timing belt.

What is a timing belt?

A timing belt, cam belt or timing chain is an integral part of an internal combustion engine.

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and your engine’s camshaft(s), allowing the engine’s valves to open and close at the proper times during each cylinder’s intake and exhaust strokes.

A timing belt is also critical in an interference engine. The purpose of the timing belt or chains purpose in this type of engine is to prevent the piston from striking the valves.

How to change timing belt on Toyota Hilux

Replacing the timing belt of your Hilux is much simpler than many believe. However, before you begin, you will need the following pieces of equipment.

Now you have all of the above to hand, it’s time to replace your timing belt. Follow the steps below for a successful timing belt change.

*Please note, before you buy a new timing belt for your Hilux, find out how many teeth your new belt needs in order to fit.*

We have split the procedure up into 6 following sections

Disconnecting the Toyota Hilux Battery

Removal of Toyota Hilux timing belt cover

Aligning the Toyota Hilux timing belt marks

Removing the Toyota Hilux timing belt

Fitting the new Toyota Hilux timing belt

And you have successfully changed your Toyota Hilux timing belt.

We highly advise employing a professional to change your timing belt. However, if you’re feeling up to it, and you follow the steps above, you should be on your way to a successful timing belt change.

*Please note. This is a guide and Milner Off Road are not responsible for any damage you may cause to your vehicle*

Toyota Hilux timing belt replacement intervals

This is something that almost every car owner asks themselves “how often should I replace my timing belt”.

Well, as technology and vehicles have improved over the years, many manufacturers now recommend intervals up to 100,000 miles, compared to the old rule of 60,000.

It’s recommended that you change your Toyota Hilux timing belt every 100,000 miles or every 6 years depending on which comes first.

However, this number can vary depending on how often you use your vehicle and the life you give it.

If you use your Hilux often and harshly, it might be worth replacing the timing belt sooner, just for that peace of mind.

Toyota Hilux timing belt replacement cost

The cost of replacing a Toyota Hilux timing belt can vary from £80 – £600 depending if you go to an independent garage or a franchise dealer.

However – if you replace the timing belt yourself using our post – you can save yourself money, only needing to buy the parts.

Replacing your timing belt can be quite costly, that’s why we have created you this guide.

Toyota Hilux timing belt warning light

So, you’ve installed your new timing belt, but your T-Belt warning light is still on? Here’s how you reset it.

To reset your Toyota Hilux timing belt warning light, simply.

There you have it, that’s how you replace your Toyota Hilux timing belt. Do you have any tips or have you found this post useful? Please let us know in the comments below and share it with your friends.

As mentioned above, whilst we have faith in this post and in your mechanical skills, if you have not changed the timing belt of your vehicle before, we highly advise you take your vehicle to a local mechanic, or have someone with you who is experienced in changing timing belts.

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