Is Toyota Corolla timing belt a chain or a belt in 2008?

Toyota Corolla should use timing chain in 2008. Specifically, you can open the engine cover to check the timing cover.

This paper briefly introduces how to distinguish the timing belt or timing chain used by vehicles.

First open the engine cover, find the position of the engine belt, and then check the material of the timing cover.

If the timing cover is made of plastic, then the engine of this car is made of timing belt. Because the timing belt will age, it needs to be replaced regularly. Generally, it is made of plastic, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly. The synchronous belt does not need lubrication, so the sealing requirements are very low.

If the timing cover is made of metal, then this engine is made of timing chain. Because the timing chain needs oil lubrication and does not need to be replaced regularly, it is made of metal for sealing and durability.

The above is a simple way to judge whether the engine uses a timing belt or a timing chain.