Honda Civic engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Honda Civic have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Honda Civic engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2001 to 2019.

The timing chains in Honda Civic are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Honda Civic, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

Honda Civic engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Honda Civic that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Honda Civic 2001 – 2006

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2001 and 2006.

ModelHorsepowerSynchronization
Honda Civic 1.3 2001 – 200683 hp?
Honda Civic 1.4 2001 – 200690 hp?
Honda Civic 1.4 2001 – 200690 hpTiming belt
Honda Civic 1.6 2001 – 2006110 hpTiming belt
Honda Civic Type R 2001 – 2006200 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.7 CDTi 2001 – 2006100 hp?
Honda Civic 1.7 2001 – 2006125 hp?
Honda Civic 1.7 VTEC 2001 – 2006129 hp?

Honda Civic 2006 – 2009

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2006 and 2009.

ModelHorsepowerSynchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-DSI 2006 – 200983 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2006 – 2009140 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2006 – 2009155 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R 2006 – 2009201 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R 2006 – 2009224 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi 2006 – 2009140 hpTiming chain

Honda Civic 2009 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2009 and 2012.

ModelHorsepowerSynchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC 2009 – 201299 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2009 – 2012140 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2009 – 2012155 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R 2009 – 2012201 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2009 – 2012243 hp?
Honda Civic Type R FN2 R3 2009 – 2012254 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi 2009 – 2012140 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC 2009 – 2012150 hpTiming chain

Honda Civic 2012 – 2017

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2017.

ModelHorsepowerSynchronization
Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC 2012 – 201799 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2012 – 2017142 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R 2012 – 2017310 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2012 – 2017120 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC 2012 – 2017150 hpTiming chain

Honda Civic 2016 – 2019

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2016 and 2019.

ModelHorsepowerSynchronization
Honda Civic 1.6 I-VTEC 2016 – 2019125 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.0 2016 – 2019126 hpTiming belt
Honda Civic 1.0 2016 – 2019129 hp?
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC 2016 – 2019142 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC 2016 – 2019158 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.5 2016 – 2019174 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo 2016 – 2019182 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Si 2016 – 2019208 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic Type R 2016 – 2019320 hpTiming chain
Honda Civic TCR 2016 – 2019340 hp?
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2016 – 2019120 hpTiming chain

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