The 2.4L 4 cylinder Kia Optima engine from 2008 to 2020 has a timing chain and is interference while from 2001 to 2007 it has a timing belt and is also interference.
The 2.7L V6 Kia Optima engine from 2002 to 2010 has a timing belt and is interference.
The 2.0L Turbocharged 4 cylinder Kia Optima engine from 2011 to 2020 has a timing chain and is interference.
The 1.6L Turbocharged 4 cylinder Kia Optima engine from 2016 to 2020 has a timing chain and is interference.
The 2.5L V6 Kia Optima engine from 2001 has a timing belt and is interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Optima.
Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|
2008 to 2020 | 2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference |
---|
2016 to 2020 | 1.6L Turbo 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference |
---|
2011 to 2020 | 2.0L Turbo 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference |
---|
2001 to 2007 | 2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference |
---|
2002 to 2010 | 2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference |
---|
2001 | 2.5L V6 | 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.
2020 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2020 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
1.6L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2019 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
1.6L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2018 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
1.6L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2017 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
1.6L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2016 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
1.6L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2015 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2014 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2013 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2012 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Kia Optima engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2011 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.0L Turbocharged 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2010 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference.
2010 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2009 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2009 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2008 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2008 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2007 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2007 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2006 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2006 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2005 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2005 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2004 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2004 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2003 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2003 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.7L 2002 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2002 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.7L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Kia Optima - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.5L 2001 Kia Optima engine has a timing belt and the 2.4L has a timing chain. Both are interference
2001 Kia Optima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
---|
2.5L V6 | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
2.4L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
Belt Or Chain Model Comparisons
Kia Optima Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year
Popular Belt Or Chain Models