2026-09-15
Lexus RC 200t/300h/350 – No Timing Belt (Chain Only)
8AR-FTS, 2GR-FSE, 2AR-FSE, and 2UR-GSE engines all use timing chains. Zero belt 5W-30 (RC 200t/350) or 0W-20 (RC 300h) oil changes every 10,000 km is the entire chain maintenance requirement.
RC: Timing Belt or Chain?
All RC variants use timing chains — the 8AR-FTS turbo and 2GR-FKS V6 both use chains. No timing belt on the RC. The turbo RC 200t requires strict 10,000 km oil changes to protect the chain.