What does a 2008 Civic have, a timing belt or a chain?

Honda Civic models between the years 1996 – 2000 have a recommended timing belt replacement of 105,000 miles or 7 years. 2001 – 2005 Civics have a recommended replacement at 110,000 miles or 7 years. read more

Fairly confident it has a timing chain. I called a Honda dealer and they said, "belt" without hesitating. read more

The 2008 Honda Civic has a timing CHAIN. I know it has come with a timing chain standard since at least 2006 when they redesigned the engine. read more

Ther service interval for a 2008 Civic Sedan LX, (not the GX CNG, EX, or Si models; you didn't share that info) since the LX Sedan is the number one seller in the Civic line sold in the US. The timing chain - just as the other Q states - doesn't require service. read more