Honda Civic Timing Overview (All Model Years)
The Honda Civic is a subcompact car offered by Honda since 1972. They have a reputation of being sporty while still being economical and sporty.
| Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2006 - 2020 | all engines | timing chain | interference |
| 2002 - 2005 | 1.3L, 2.0L | timing chain | interference | |
| 2001 - 2005 | 1.7L | timing belt | interference | |
| 1988 - 2000 | all engines | timing belt | interference |
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2006 And Newer Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 and newer Honda Civics are equipped with timing chains that are rated for the lifetime of the car and normally do not have to be replaced.
2005 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Honda Civics apart from the Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine. The Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing chain.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2004 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Honda Civics apart from the Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine. The Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing chain.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2003 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Honda Civics apart from the Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine. The Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing chain.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2002 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Honda Civics apart from the Si model are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine. The Si is equipped with a timing chain.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2001 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Honda Civics apart from the Si model are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 110k normal, 60k severe |
2000 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| Si B16A2 1.6L DOHC 160 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
1999 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| Si B16A2 1.6L DOHC 160 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
1998 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
1997 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
1996 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1996 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 60k severe |
1995 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1995 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1994 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1994 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1993 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1993 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1992 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1992 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k normal, 60k severe |
| Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1991 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1991 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1990 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1990 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1989 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1989 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1988 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1988 Honda Civics are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
| EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 90k |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl | timing belt | interference | 60k |
