Does a 2012 have a timing belt or chain?

The 2012 model uses one instead of a timing belt. Most belts need replacing between 60,000-100,000 miles, but the Civic’s timing chain is designed to remain maintenance free and last the lifetime of the vehicle.

When should a timing belt be replaced on a Ford Focus?

Replacing your timing belt before it fails is something you do to reduce the risk of the severe engine damage I mentioned earlier. As a general rule of thumb, roughly 75,000 to 100,000 miles or 7–10 years (whichever comes first) is a reasonable replacement interval with minimal risk.

Do I need to replace timing chain?

The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. If driving an older vehicle, or one with close to 100,000 miles, it is recommended to look for symptoms of the timing chain going bad or failing.

What kind of timing chain does a Ford Focus have?

Both the 2.0L inline-4 and the 2.3L inline-4 engine options in the 2005 Ford Focus have a timing chain. Timing chains don’t require replacement as long as you maintain the engine and not abuse it. Similarly, does a 2014 Ford Focus have a timing belt or chain?

Do you need to change the timing belt on a focus?

So, though a belt engine needs more-often attention, the ease of changeout is probably less. BTW, that is not to say that the oil seals don’t need replacement, though — and they are a bear to get at and NOT damage the sealing surface on the shaft… and also the sealing surfaces can wear…. don’t get me started….

Is the timing belt the same as the chain?

The problem is just that- in order for a belt to be made to last as long as a chain, it takes up 5x the space of the chain. Using a chain allows Ford and Nissan to take up the excess space a belt would use with more space for wider cylinders.

How big is a focus 2.0 GDI engine?

These engines are huge anyway. IDK If any of you are old enough to realize it, but a freaking 2.0 GDI engine is not much smaller than an old 302 in physical size. It’s surely lighter, but these engines are large- go check out the old pushrod 4 cyls that are out there- those are tiny in comparison.

Both the 2.0L inline-4 and the 2.3L inline-4 engine options in the 2005 Ford Focus have a timing chain. Timing chains don’t require replacement as long as you maintain the engine and not abuse it. Similarly, does a 2014 Ford Focus have a timing belt or chain?

Is the Ford Focus a belt or chain?

Timing chains are old school tech, but lots of new cars have them including the Mazda3 which is a rival to the Ford Focus. So, there you have it: the current generation Ford Focus has a timing chain, not a belt and for that you can be thankful.

So, though a belt engine needs more-often attention, the ease of changeout is probably less. BTW, that is not to say that the oil seals don’t need replacement, though — and they are a bear to get at and NOT damage the sealing surface on the shaft… and also the sealing surfaces can wear…. don’t get me started….

What is the role of a timing chain?

The role of the timing chain is to connect the crankshaft to the cam shaft and control the opening and closing of the valves which let the air-fuel mixture into the cylinder and the exhaust out. Timing chains are considered to be superior to rubber belts due to their strength and ability to withstand deterioration.