Acura TLX: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2015 - 2023)

The 2.0L and 2.4L Acura TLX engines have a timing chain while the 3.0L and 3.5L engines have a timing belt. All are interference.

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

Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2021-2023	2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
2021-2023	3.0L	Timing Belt	Interference
2015 - 2020	2.4L	Timing Chain	Interference
2015 - 2020	3.5L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2023 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Acura TLX 2.0L engine has a timing chain while the 3.0L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2023 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Acura TLX 2.0L engine has a timing chain while the 3.0L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2022 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Acura TLX 2.0L engine has a timing chain while the 3.0L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2021 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2020 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2019 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2018 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2017 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2016 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Acura TLX - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Acura TLX 2.4L engine has a timing chain while the 3.5L engine has a timing belt. They both have an interference engine.

2015 Acura TLX Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.5 L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.