I have a 1992 Toyota Camry with 206,000 miles, how can you tell if the timing belt needs changing?

i hear a squealing nose in the front like a fan belt during acceleration but not sure what it can be from?
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry with 206,000 miles, how can you tell if the timing belt needs changing?
You follow the owner's manual. If it's your original one then you are lucky!

Change the water pump at the same time--it's in the same place.

The squeal isn't your timing belt.
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry with 206,000 miles, how can you tell if the timing belt needs changing?
i think u should replace it

i have a 01 camry that did the same thing
Your timing belt should be changed AT LEAST every 100K (60K for some cars) If you can't remember or don't know when it was last changed, have it done ASAP. They are a huge pain in the butt to fix if it breaks.
If the timing belt has never been changed then yes it does need it now. Timing belts usually get changed every 60-100,000 miles. Have you checked your accessory belts? One could be loose which would cause a squeeling noise. If the belts are as old as the car they should be replaced as well.
take to a dealer ,,you are suppose to rep[ace these belts every 50,000 miles. if car still runs good and starts good you should be good. ...
Timing belts are toothed belts and will never squeal. The squeal if from another belt like the alternator belt. Timing belts have no symptoms that they need replacement, they simply break. Now on toyotas, like my 94, the engine is non interference so if the belt breaks the engine simply quits and you get a tow. Better check on the 92 to make sure it is like that, if not then when the belt breaks the pistons slam against the valves and time for a new car. If you have never replaced it, you are working on borrowed time. Also if you have it done replace the water pump at the same time since it is driven by the timing belt and it is the cheapest time to replace it.
It could be any belt that is making the squealing noise. If you haven't changed the timing belt, you better do so now. They need to be changed every 80,000 miles or so. When it breaks you're stuck. Been there!
the chances are that its the fan belt thats squeeling, if its the timing belt and it goes in a toyota, plan on spending lots of money on repairs to get it working properly again, better to take it to a dealer -trusted mechanic and have it checked out/ replaced before you get into uncharted trouble. a little preventive maintainance goes a looong way, and they never fail at the best possible moment in your life.
You can only tell about the timing belt when it quits and ruins the engine, so if it has over 100K on the odometer it needs to be changed. Not doing it will leave you stranded somewhere.

The squeeling you are hearing is the alternator/AC belt.
check the condition of the t-belt. count the cracks in it. if you lose count while counting then it is time to replace it. or when in bought rip it out and change it.
this is one of those questions you would classify as routine maintenance.if you've never changed it,i certainly would have it done.with 206,000 miles,i would say you wouldn't have to ask the dealer about the next time it should be done.thank you.squealing noise,the first thing that comes to my mind is--worn out belt.replace the belt.thank you!