Hey all,

Just reading through owners manual, in the warranty book on page 8 it states;
'*timing belt, balancer belt and tensioner (if equipped)'

I know on my old gd3 it is a timing chain. I can't see them using a timing belt on this motor.

Can anyone confirm this for me? Thanks!

 

Timing chain. No timing belt to worry about!

 

That's what I figured, I never was a fan of belts.
Thanks for reply!

 

This info (chain on Gen3 Fit) is good to know!

Timing belt seems becoming a thing of yester years which is a good thing. Many of today's cars come with a timing chain now. I think this trend started in mid 2000's with popular engines like Toyota's 2.4L (Camry, RAV4, etc.) and Honda's 2.4L (Accord, CRV, etc.) after using belt for almost some 20+ years.

 

I'm really glad to read this. One reason I preferred my 4-cyl Kia Rondo engine to the 6-cyl was that the four had a chain while the six had a belt.

 

Good know its a chain and not a belt. I would assume though that the engine is still an interference motor. With a chain its less likely to fail rather than a belt.

 

Are there any makers out there still using timing belts?? I thought most stopped using them around 2005 or so

 

Yes, sadly there are still some out there.
A good example is that all current Honda cars with 3.5L V6 (Pilot, Accord, Odyssey, etc.) still uses the timing belt.

 

I believe the Honda Gold Wing motorcycle still uses timing belts.

 

Timing chains are def a nice piece of insurance.

 

The 2009 Rondo with the 6 cyl had a belt. Probably the Optima as well, since the Rondo was based on it.

 

Ford use timing belt on their Fiesta, a major competitor of the Fit, as well.