Does a Honda Accord have a timing belt or a timing chain?

Does a Honda Accord have a timing belt or a timing chain?

This Honda Accord makes use of a timing chain, not a belt. A timing chain is designed to last the entire operational life span of the vehicle, so assuming all goes well then You should not need to bother with it. That said it can still be damaged and in some cases fail.

Does 2009 Honda Accord 2.4 have timing belt?

The 2009 Honda Accord does have a timing chain. You will come into many issues with an engine.

Does 2013 Honda 2.4 have a timing belt?

If your Honda Accord dates back to 1997-2002, it has a timing belt. From 2013-2017, the 4-cylinder models still have a timing chain and the V6 models have a timing belt. Starting with the 2018 model year, all the available engines come with a timing chain.

What kind of timing chain does a Honda Accord have?

If your Honda Accord dates back to 1997-2002, it has a timing belt. If you have a 4-cylinder model from 2003-2007, you engine has a timing chain; if you have the V6 model from those years, it’s a timing belt. An Accord from 2008-2012 with a 4-cylinder engine will have a timing chain, whereas the V6 engine models have a timing belt.

When to replace timing belt on Honda Accord EX?

The 2.4L has a timing chain which is self adjusting and lasts the life of the engine. The v6 needs a timing belt replacement about every 90-105k miles. around a 100k miles you could inspect and possibly change the water pump. Or just wait til it goes but if you want to do preventative replacement around a 100k would be just fine.

What’s the difference between timing belt and chain?

Some Honda engines are timing belt and others are chain. You need to know which one you have. A belt will need to be changed at regular intervals (usually at 90-120k miles) whereas a chain is generally good for the life of the engine and does not require maintenance. As a side note ALL Honda engines are interference engines.

What kind of engine does a Honda Accord have?

Honda Accord Model Year Engine 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 1.8 L F18B I4 2.0 L F20B I4 2.2 L H22A I4 3.0L J30A1

What kind of timing belt does a Honda Accord have?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Honda Accord. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.

Why does the chain fall off my Honda Accord?

As the belt/chain stretches through normal operation, it would get loose and fall off or jump. The tensioner keeps this from happening by keeping a consistent amount of force on the belt. So, as the belt stretches it adjusts for this stretching.

Some Honda engines are timing belt and others are chain. You need to know which one you have. A belt will need to be changed at regular intervals (usually at 90-120k miles) whereas a chain is generally good for the life of the engine and does not require maintenance. As a side note ALL Honda engines are interference engines.