Mitsubishi Lancer: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2002 - 2017)

All Mitsubishi Lancer engines from 2008 to 2017 have a timing chain and are interference.

The 2.0L Mitsubishi Lancer engines from 2002 to 2007 have a timing belt and are interference.

The 2.0L Mitsubishi Lancer engines from 2004 to 2006 have a timing belt and are non-interference.

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2008 to 2017	All	Timing Chain	Interference
2002 to 2007	2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference
2004 to 2006	2.4L	Timing Belt	Non-Interference

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

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.4L 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt. The 2.0L is an interference engine and the 2.4L is a non-interference engine.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt. The 2.0L is an interference engine and the 2.4L is a non-interference engine.

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt. The 2.0L is an interference engine and the 2.4L is a non-interference engine.

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt. The 2.0L is an interference engine and the 2.4L is a non-interference engine.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer - Timing Belt Or Chain

All the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer engines have a timing belt. The 2.0L is an interference engine and the 2.4L is a non-interference engine.

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	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.