Honda & Acura Timing Belt or Timing Chain Guide
Wondering whether your Honda or Acura has a timing belt or timing chain? Use the guide below to find your exact model and engine. If your vehicle uses a timing belt, Honda recommends replacement every 7 years or 105,000 miles to help prevent costly engine damage.
Most Honda and Acura V6 engines use a timing belt, while most four-cylinder engines use a timing chain. However, some newer Acura turbocharged V6 engines use timing chains. Use the guide below to find your exact model and engine.
Not sure which engine you have? Call us and we’ll verify it for free.
Honda Timing Belt or Chain Guide
| Model | Years / Engine | Belt or Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | All V6 Models | Timing Belt |
| Honda Pilot | 2003-Present (V6) | Timing Belt |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2006-Present (V6) | Timing Belt |
| Honda Passport | 2019-Present (3.5L V6) | Timing Belt |
| Honda Accord V6 | 1998-2017 | Timing Belt |
| Honda Accord 4-Cylinder | 2003-Present | Timing Chain |
| Honda Accord 4-Cylinder | 1998-2002 | Timing Belt |
| Honda Civic | 2006-Present | Timing Chain |
| Honda Civic | 2005 & Older | Timing Belt |
| Honda CR-V | 2002-Present | Timing Chain |
| Honda CR-V | 1997-2001 | Timing Belt |
| Honda Fit | 2007-2020 | Timing Chain |
| Honda HR-V | 2016-Present | Timing Chain |
| Honda Element | 2003-2011 | Timing Chain |
| Honda Insight | All Years | Timing Chain |
| Honda S2000 | 2000-2009 | Timing Chain |
| Honda Prelude | 1997-2001 | Timing Belt |
Acura Timing Belt or Chain Guide
| Model | Years / Engine | Belt or Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2001-2020, 2022+ Base Models | Timing Belt |
| Acura MDX Type S | 2022-Present | Timing Chain |
| Acura TL | 1999-2014 V6 | Timing Belt |
| Acura RL | 1996-2012 V6 | Timing Belt |
| Acura RLX | 2014-2020 V6 | Timing Belt |
| Acura TLX V6 | 2015-2020 3.5L V6 | Timing Belt |
| Acura TLX 4-Cyl & 2021+ | All Models | Timing Chain |
| Acura TSX V6 | 2010-2014 | Timing Belt |
| Acura TSX 4-Cylinder | 2004-2014 | Timing Chain |
| Acura RDX 3.5L V6 | 2013-2018 | Timing Belt |
| Acura RDX | 2007-2012 & 2019-Present | Timing Chain |
| Acura ZDX | 2010-2013 | Timing Belt |
| Acura ILX | 2013-2022 | Timing Chain |
| Acura Integra | 2023-Present | Timing Chain |
Popular Models – Quick Answers
Does the Honda Odyssey have a timing belt or chain?
Every Honda Odyssey uses a timing belt. Honda recommends replacement every 7 years or 105,000 miles.
Does the Honda Accord have a timing belt or chain?
V6 Accords (1998-2017) use a timing belt. Most 4-cylinder Accords use a timing chain.
Does the Honda Pilot have a timing belt or chain?
All Honda Pilots use a timing belt, including current-generation models.
Does the Honda CR-V have a timing belt or chain?
Most CR-Vs use a timing chain. Only 1997-2001 CR-V models used a timing belt.
Does the Acura MDX have a timing belt or chain?
Most MDX models use a timing belt. The newer MDX Type S uses a timing chain.
How to Know for Sure
You can check your owner’s manual, identify your engine, or simply call us with your year and model. We’ll confirm whether your vehicle has a timing belt or timing chain at no charge.
If your vehicle uses a timing belt and is approaching 105,000 miles or 7 years of age, we can provide a written quote for timing belt service.
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