IS200 cambelts...

When I bought my 83k mile IS200 the dealer mentioned that in the car’s (very limited) records there was no mention of a cambelt replacement.

Many sources on the internet claim that for the IS200, cambelts must be replaced every 60k miles or 6 years. My car is 15 years old and 83k miles (!)

So I was wondering: is this service interval accurate? How can I tell if my belt is worn? What is the urgency for getting it replaced?

I’m extremely tight ATM but as most people I would rather pay a little to avoid paying a lot.

I will take a look in the morning under the bonnet. Thanks guys!

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3 Wheels Is Enough (MadJoeMak)(ReliantRobin)(e46)

Lol finally someone posted something. I’m no expert but I’d get it replaced / replace it myself.
Btw thanks for the info. I didn’t know that.

03/10/2018 - 07:43 |
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Jeremy (Lexus is200)

If youre not sure it has been replaced and you want to be sure just replace it, make sure the waterpump will be replaced too

03/10/2018 - 18:23 |
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NotARealRoadTest

Btw neither me nor other family members have owned straight 6 cars before. I listened to another IS200 engine video and it sounds 95% similar. Are these engines more rattly-sounding than a 4-pot?

03/10/2018 - 18:55 |
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The engine at idle may sound a little more rattly but when driving it should be silky smooth compared ti a 4 pot

03/11/2018 - 06:10 |
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