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Timing belt OEM Toyota or DAYCO
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A mouse got itself in behind the timing cover on my dad's Tundra. The mouse got et, the engine jumped time. Somehow the valves were OK. New belt and a bit of gore removal and it was back to normal.
Pros: valves were OK
Cons: engine jumped time
Vehicle:
Toyota Tundra
Get Dayco. They are made in Italy anyway and from the dayco "HT" material.
I have them in my 2v no issues
Pros: no issues
I got my kit from MetalMan Parts. Dayco timing belt, Continental serpentine belt, Litens tensioner, INA rollers, Graf metal pump and all the recommended hardware \ud83d\udc4d
Pros: recommended hardware
Change the lower ball joints, timing belt and associated parts and it\u2019ll run for years. The 3.4 engines are tanks, really hard to kill and you\u2019ll easily find ones that are hitting 500k+
Pros: hard to kill, runs for years
Vehicle:
Toyota
XV20 Camrys never die. My 97 is at 238k, recently just did spark plugs and wires, did valve cover gasket and water pump/timing belt at like 200k. Running strong and smooth. Regular maintenance on these cars is easy and cheaper than a car note.
Pros: running strong and smooth, easy maintenance
Cons: requires regular maintenance
Vehicle:
Toyota Camry
Mileage: 200000 km
What I like about our Hilux is after 200k kms, is timing belt lang napalitan. The durability is impeccable.
Pros: impeccable durability, long-lasting
Vehicle:
Toyota Hilux
Mileage: 200000 km
Febi Bilstein Aufkleber,die Original Volvo Riemen werden von Dayco gefertigt.
Pros: null
Cons: null
Vehicle:
Volvo
This was the most frustrating repair I've ever done. I've done plenty of timing belt/chain jobs before but this one sucked.
You can't tell if the timing marks are lined up, the belt doesn't have marks on it and no where on line tells you how many belt teeth there should be from one mark to the others to check your work. I buttoned it up and was off a tooth on the driver's side, I could have set the truck on fire. It worked fine after I did the job a second time.
Pros: worked fine after second try
Cons: frustrating repair, hard to align
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Wet belts dont like new fuel, and dont like low mileages... Found the below information which backs up what ive been saying for a long while, the ecoboost engines are fine...if they cover high mileages and oil is changed regularly.... Dayco, a leading belt manufacturer, has investigated the impact of ethanol and petrol contamination on its timing belts. Their research has indicated that the presence of fuel in the oil, especially due to short, low-speed drives, can overwhelm the oil’s additives and cause belt degradation. This means that the belts may fail before their expected lifespan, even if the belt itself is of high quality. The Importance of Proper Maintenance and Usage: To mitigate the risk of premature belt failure due to ethanol and petrol contamination, it’s crucial to maintain a vehicle properly. This includes avoiding short, low-speed journeys that can lead to fuel contamination of the oil. Regularly changing the oil and ensuring the oil filter is in good condition can help prevent fuel from entering the engine oil. If a vehicle is stored for extended periods, it’s advisable to use fuel stabilizer to prevent ethanol from separating and potentially damaging the fuel system, including the belt.
Pros: fine with high mileage
Cons: degrades with low mileage, sensitive to fuel
Vehicle:
Ford
I think this is what has happened to a 91 Soarer I rescued from a field. Sounded WEIRD trying to start. Went to check plug leads and thats where I saw the chewed up and snapped timing belt.
Pros: chewed up timing belt
Cons: snapped timing belt
Vehicle:
Toyota Soarer
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Which timing belt to choose — OEM Toyota or DAYCO?
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We compare timing belt across these categories:
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Which timing belt are better — DAYCO or OEM Toyota?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt OEM Toyota were overall better than DAYCO.
- OEM Toyota received a PR Score of 85 out of 100, and DAYCO scored 73 points.
- OEM Toyota ranked 4 in the overall ranking, and DAYCO ranked 10.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Toyota (4.2) than for DAYCO (3.7).
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Timing belt OEM Toyota have better feature ratings than DAYCO:
- Visible wear - owners believe, that this property for OEM Toyota is better than DAYCO.
- Starting - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Toyota is outperforms DAYCO.
- Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Toyota is preferred to DAYCO.
Which timing belt are more popular — OEM Toyota or DAYCO?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt OEM Toyota were overall more popular than DAYCO.
By vote balance, timing belt OEM Toyota surpassed DAYCO:
- For OEM Toyota, the ratio of positive (69) to negative (12) votes is 57 votes.
- For DAYCO, the ratio of positive (28) to negative (10) votes is 18 votes.
By number of reviews, timing belt OEM Toyota surpassed DAYCO:
- For timing belt OEM Toyota there are 26 reviews: 21 positive, 3 neutral, 2 negative.
- For timing belt DAYCO there are 12 reviews: 8 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
Which timing belt do car owners prefer — OEM Toyota or DAYCO?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, timing belt OEM Toyota and DAYCO have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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