Which 4 cyl engines have timing chain?

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I may be in the market for a small fuel efficient car if I get the new job that I have applied for. The drive is approximately 70-75 miles one way. I had thought about an Aveo, but I would like to purchase something with a timing chain as opposed to a timing belt. Which compact cars (prefer domestic but am open) come with a timing chain?
 
If you're looking under the hoods and see a plastic side motor cover with about three fasteners, there's a belt under there.

A metal cover with a gasket and 20 fasteners, to hold the oil in, has a chain.

When you get down to the nitty gritty, look up your prospective engine on rockauto.com (or the manufacturer website-- but rock auto will be faster) and try to buy a belt or chain for it.
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Chains seem a little more common now than the late 90s. Belts are about a 105k service item now; you may save more money getting a car with a belt and reasonable 14-15 inch tires compared to blingy 18s for example.
 
Toyota Corollas with the 1.8l 1ZZFE since 1998 have had chains. 2011 Subaru 2/5l H4 just went to a chain.
 
Originally Posted By: BigBuck
4cyl. Accords and Civics have a chain.


Gen 8 have them. The older gen doesn't. Mine has belt.
 
Every 4 cylinder in toyota's lineup has a chain these days.
The last 4cylinder belt engine was the 5sfe in the camry and solara IIRC.
Since around 2002-ish?

Most manufacturers are switching to chains so they can remove the cost of the timing belt replacement from the maintenance cost of the vehicle, and to make smaller engine packages.

Personally, I prefer timing belts.
 
Originally Posted By: shrooms
Originally Posted By: BigBuck
4cyl. Accords and Civics have a chain.


Gen 8 have them. The older gen doesn't. Mine has belt.


Mine is a 7th generation (2004) and it has a timing chain.
 
Will this new company pay for your gas ?

Some companies will pay $0.50 per mile if you live X amount of miles away past a certain limit..... but many people do not know about that benefit.
 
The 2.4L 'Twin-Cam' Quad4 decendant in our '99 Malibu has a chain. Drives the waterpump too. That will be a fun one to change.
 
Anyone have a 4 cylinder with timing belt?
I find most 4's have chains,most 6's have belts?
 
I know my old Chrysler 2.2 and 2.5's had belts. My wife's old '93 Escort 1.9 also had a belt. Found that out the hard way. Fortunatly, it was not an interference engine
 
Originally Posted By: SkyGod
Anyone have a 4 cylinder with timing belt?
I find most 4's have chains,most 6's have belts?


My 2007 Subaru has a LONG one....
 
Don't be locked into the idea that a chain is better.
When it comes time to replace one, they are certainly more costly and troublesome.
 
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Don't be locked into the idea that a chain is better.
When it comes time to replace one, they are certainly more costly and troublesome.


But in real life with correct oil changes and adult operated how often are you seeing chains needing to be replaced in a well designed engine?

Compared to every 90-110k that MUST be done with an belt. So far if I had a belt in my Corolla I'd already done TWO belt changes. With the chain none.

I'd rather take a chain. Done the belt a few times and while they are easier, they do cost more (overall) in my experience.

Bill
 
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