Honda Element: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2003 - 2011)

All Honda Elements have a timing chain and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Honda Element.

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

2011 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Honda Element - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

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.