Does A Honda Civic Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

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Date Posted 2020-09-21

Last Updated 2021-04-30

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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.

From 2006 to 2021 all Honda Civic engines have a timing chain and are interference.

The 1.3L and 2.0L Honda Civic Engines from 2002 to 2005 have timing chains and are interference.

From 2001 to 2005 the Honda Civic 1.7L engine has a timing belt and is interference.

All Honda Civic engines from 1988 to 2000 have timing belts and are interference.

Model Years Engine Type (Engine Code) Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Kits For Purchase
Honda Civic 2006 - 2021 all engines timing chain interference Amazon
2002 - 2005 1.3L, 2.0L timing chain interference Amazon
2001 - 2005 1.7L timing belt interference Amazon
1988 - 2000 all engines timing belt interference Amazon

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2021 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2020 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2019 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2018 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2017 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2016 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
1.5L Turbo timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2015 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.4L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2014 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.4L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2013 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.4L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2012 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.4L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2011 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2010 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2009 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2008 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2007 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2006 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Honda Civics engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
1.8L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
2.0L timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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 and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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 and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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 and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl timing chain interference lifetime Amazon
Hybrid 1.3L 85 hp timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

2002 Honda Civic - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Honda Civics apart from the Si and Hybrid models are equipped with a timing belt and interference engine. The Si models are equipped with a timing chain and are interference.

Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) Replacement Kits For Purchase
DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si K20A3 2.0L 160 hp 4-Cyl timing chain interference lifetime Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
DX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D17A1 1.7L 117 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D17A2 1.7L 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 110k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si B16A2 1.6L DOHC 160 hp timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si B16A2 1.6L DOHC 160 hp timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D16Y7 1.6L SOHC 106 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Y8 1.6L SOHC 127 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 105k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
CX D15B8 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
DX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
LX D15B7 1.5L 102 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
EX D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
VX D15Z1 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon
Si D16Z6 1.6L 125 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k normal, 60k severe Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon

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) Replacement Kits For Purchase
STD D15B1 1.5L 70 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
DX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
LX D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 60k Amazon
EX D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon FWD D15B2 1.5L 92 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Si D16A6 1.6L 108 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon
Wagon 4WD D16A6 1.6L 105 hp 4-Cyl timing belt interference 90k Amazon

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