BMW 320i: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2013 - 2018)

All BMW 320i engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the BMW 320i.

BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2013 - 2018	2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2018 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2017 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2016 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 BMW 320i - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 BMW 320i has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 BMW 320i Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	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.