All Dodge Caliber engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Dodge Caliber.
Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2007 - 2012 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2012 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2011 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2010 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2009 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2008 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Dodge Caliber - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Dodge Caliber Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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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.
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