Volkswagen Eos: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2007 - 2016)

From 2009 to 2016 the Volkswagen Eos 2.0L engine has a timing chain. The 2007 and 2008 with 3.2L engines have timing chains while the 2.0L engines have timing belts. All are interference.

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

Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2009 - 2016	2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
2007 - 2008	3.2L	Timing Chain	Interference
2007 - 2008	2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2016 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2016 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2015 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2014 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2013 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2011 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2010 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2009 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2009 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2008 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos 2.0L engine has a timing belt and the 3.2L engine has a timing chain. Both are interference.

2008 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2007 Volkswagen Eos - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volkswagen Eos 2.0L engine has a timing belt and the 3.2L engine has a timing chain. Both are interference.

2007 Volkswagen Eos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	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.