2026-09-15
Lexus RC 200t/300h/350 Timing Chain – No Belt Required
All RC variants use timing chains — 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, and 2AR-FSE. No timing belt cost ever. Regular oil changes (5W-30 for RC 200t/350; 0W-20 for RC 300h) are the only chain maintenance.
RC Timing Chain
All RC variants use timing chains. The RC 200t 8AR-FTS turbocharged engine: oil changes every 10,000 km maximum are critical — turbo heat degrades oil faster, and dirty oil leads to chain guide and tensioner wear. The RC 300/350 2GR-FKS naturally aspirated V6: same robust dual chain design as the RX 350, very reliable. No scheduled chain replacement needed on any RC variant.