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How much does it cost to replace a timing belt on a 2001 Toyota Corolla?
Toyota Corolla Timing Belt Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $219 and $276 while parts are priced between $120 and $264.
How long do serpentine belts last Toyota?
According to Popular Mechanics, a new serpentine belt can last 150,000 miles. But if you bought your Toyota new, you’ll need to change your serpentine belt after about 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
How often should a timing belt be changed on a Toyota Corolla?
every 60,000 to 100,000 miles
Most timing belts will need to be replaced as part of regular maintenance every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, and most related problems are caused by not replacing it when you’re supposed to. If the timing belt is starting to go bad, the engine will run poorly and the check engine light will likely come on.
What kind of belt do I need for my Toyota Corolla?
Here’s a small belt routing diagram for the 2009-2013 Corolla with the 2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 engine with air conditioning. Click on the small thumbnail to view a larger version of the picture. I’d recommend buying the Bando 6PK1220 belt since it has the best reviews on Amazon.
What causes a corolla serpentine belt to squeak?
A slightly loose belt tends to sometimes slip and can cause that intermittent chirp, squeak or squeal sound. To slightly tighten the belt, loosen the 14mm lower bolt, the 12mm upper bracket bolt and then turn the long 12mm tensioner bolt a few turns in the clockwise direction (“lefty loosy, righty tighty”).
Where is the alternator on a Toyota Corolla?
Then move to the left (passenger) side of the engine bay and locate the alternator at the top of the engine. Unlike our 2005 Corolla which has a spring loaded automatic tensioner arm with the “fake bolt” for releasing the tension, the newer 09-13, 2014 & 2015 models use a long bolt in a bracket attached to the alternator for tensioning the belt.
Where are the tensioner bolts on a Toyota Corolla?
One 12mm bolt is situated perpendicular to the car with the head facing towards the passenger side of the vehicle. The second 12mm bolt is the long tensioner adjustment bolt which is parallel with the vehicle and the head facing towards the front bumper. The two 12mm bolts are labeled on Picture # 7 in the row above.