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superbaldguy

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Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« on: December 22, 2007, 06:09:34 pm »
I thought I read that, somewhere, seems unlikely a compact uses a chain as that seems to be a feature of a higher-end car, although my 2001 Sentra GXE uses one.......I couldn't really see that on the specs at Honda Canada, either.

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avtoller

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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 07:33:52 pm »
The Yaris uses a chain, but if I recall correctly, the current generation Fit uses a belt.
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superbaldguy

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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2007, 07:47:13 pm »
Yeah, I'd be surprised, too. Does the Versa use a chain?
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2007, 08:10:39 pm »
From world.honda.com

"Refinement is further enhanced with electronic Drive-by-Wire throttle control, which provides quick throttle response, smooth automatic transmission shifts (on automatic transmission models) and precise fuel delivery to the engine. Friction reducing technologies include roller bearing tipped rocker arms, a low friction timing chain tensioner, molydebenum coated piston skirts and an offset crankshaft/connecting rod design."

From this one can infer that it has a timing chain. ;)
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2007, 08:13:45 pm »
I did a search over on Fitfreak.net and everyone is saying that the Fit has a timing chain.

For example:

http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-talk/15752-timing-belt-scheduled-maintenance.html
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2007, 08:38:09 pm »
 :-[ :-[ :-[  Wrong as usual, I guess.  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2007, 09:03:22 pm »
Quote from: AVToller on December 22, 2007, 08:38:09 pm
:-[ :-[ :-[  Wrong as usual, I guess.  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D

I assumed it was a belt as well.Most hondas in the past used a timing belt. That's good ,one less maintenance item to deal with.
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2007, 09:30:36 pm »
Quote from: superbaldguy on December 22, 2007, 07:47:13 pm
Yeah, I'd be surprised, too. Does the Versa use a chain?

Yes, the Versa uses a chain. Quite a refined and quiet little motor IMO.
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2007, 05:03:43 am »
Thanks, guys. My next new car will be either the Fit or the Versa.
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2007, 11:34:15 am »
Quote from: superbaldguy on December 23, 2007, 05:03:43 am
Thanks, guys. My next new car will be either the Fit or the Versa.

Excellent choices, both.  :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2007, 11:41:09 am »
when ya PULL the chain does the OIL FLUSH............ :-*........now there's a HANDY THO'T...... ;)..........
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2008, 04:16:22 pm »
The workshop manual shows a chain. Complete with several references to NOT let the chain anywhere near a magnetic field...from which I guess one can assume that it is a steel chain.
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Re: Quick and simple question about the Honda Fit....Does it use a timing chain?
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2008, 06:07:02 pm »
 ::) better not go to SEDONA then tpl.... :P
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