Kia Spectra: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2009)

All Kia Spectra engines have a timing belt and are interference.

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

Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2004 - 2009	2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference
2000 - 2004	1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2009 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2009 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2008 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2008 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2007 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2007 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2006 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2006 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2005 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2005 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2004 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2004 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2003 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2003 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2002 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2002 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2001 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2001 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2000 Kia Spectra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 KIA Spectra has a timing belt and are interference.

2000 Kia Spectra Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

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.