Kia Forte Timing Belt or Chain (2010-2024)

The Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

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

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

2024 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Kia Forte has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Kia Forte has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Kia Forte - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Kia Forte engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

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.