Honda Element Timing Overview (All Model Years)
All Honda Elements have a timing chain and interference engine.
Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|---|
Honda Element | 2007 - 2011 | 2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference |
2003 - 2006 | 2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (K24A4) | timing chain | interference |
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2011 Honda Element
All 2011 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2010 Honda Element
All 2010 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2009 Honda Element
All 2009 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2008 Honda Element
All 2008 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2007 Honda Element
All 2007 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (K24A8) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2006 Honda Element
All 2006 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (K24A4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2005 Honda Element
All 2005 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (K24A4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2004 Honda Element
All 2004 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (K24A4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2003 Honda Element
All 2003 Honda Element models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 Honda Element Engine Choices
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (K24A4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |