Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain? (2007 - 2023)

The 2019 to 2023 Acura RDX with the 2.0L engine has a timing chain, the 2013 to 2018 Acura RDX with the 3.5L engine has a timing belt and the 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX has a timing chain.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Acura RDX.

Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2019 - 2023	2.0L	timing chain	interference
2013 - 2018	3.5L	timing belt	interference
2007 - 2012	2.3L	timing chain	interference

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2023 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 272 hp (K20C4)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

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2022 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 272 hp (K20C4)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2021 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 272 hp (K20C4)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2020 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 272 hp (K20C4)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2019 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 272 hp (K20C4)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2018 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2018 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2017 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2017 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2016 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2016 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2015 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2015 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2014 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2014 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2013 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Acura RDX models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2013 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
3.5L V6 279 hp (J35Z2)	timing belt	interference	60k

2012 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2011 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

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2010 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2007 Acura RDX - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Acura RDX models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Acura RDX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.3L 4 Cyl. Turbo 240 hp (K23A1)	timing chain	interference	lifetime