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    How Long Has Anyone Run a Timing Belt ?

    Belt I was told that my 96 Prizm with the 1.6 motor has a belt. I'm not positive, but I can't imagine that it has a timing chain. If I find out it has a chain, I won't be worried about ever replacing it. If I'm wrong by assuming it has a belt, please let me know.:confused:
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    How Long Has Anyone Run a Timing Belt ?

    Miles or age or either? So, should the timing belt be replaced on my 17 year old car (96 Prizm - 1.6) even if it has very low miles? I always thought that if the timing chain is not an actual (metal) chain, that it should be replaced after time even if the mileage is low. I'm conflicted! I...
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    How Many Miles Do You Have?

    96 Prizm I just picked up a 96 Geo Prizm with 40,000 original miles. It drives like a brand new car. I love it! I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off!:D
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    How Long Has Anyone Run a Timing Belt ?

    Good question... I just picked up a 96 Geo Prizm (1.6) with 40K miles. I know the miles are very low, but the car is 17 years old. So, does it need changed due to age? I talked to my local Toyota dealer and he said I should wait until I reach 100K before changing it.
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