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How Long Can A Car Run Without Oil? Timing and Critical Consequences
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The Honda Civic engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Honda Civic.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2026 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2002-2005 | 1.7L | Timing Belt | Interference |
| 2003-2005 | 1.3L, 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2002 | 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1988-2001 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
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.
The 2026 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2024 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2022 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2021 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2020 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2019 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2018 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2017 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2016 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.5L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2015 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2013 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Honda Civic engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Honda Civic engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 2004 Honda Civic engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 2003 Honda Civic engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 2002 Honda Civic engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 2001 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 2000 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 1999 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 1998 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 1997 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 1996 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The 1995 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
The 1994 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
The 1993 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
The 1992 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
| 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 Normal, 60k Severe |
The 1991 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 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 |
The 1990 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 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 |
The 1989 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 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 |
The 1988 Honda Civic engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 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 |

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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