2012 Elantra. Timing Belt or Chain?

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12-07-2011 | 11:28 AM

mychee

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2012 Elantra. Timing Belt or Chain?

Hello guys, I'm new here. Just picked up my 2012 Elantra GLS last week. Was curious if this car uses a timing belt or a timing chain.

Thanks.

12-07-2011 | 01:57 PM

NovaResource

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The 1.8L in the Elantra is the Nu engine and has a chain.

12-08-2011 | 12:25 AM

ken99

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You could say the engine is a whole Nu design...

12-08-2011 | 01:22 PM

mychee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaResource

The 1.8L in the Elantra is the Nu engine and has a chain.

Thanks for the info!

01-30-2020 | 12:25 PM

Barry Menke

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2019 Elantra 2.0

Does a 2019 Hyundai Elantra have a timing belt or chain.Unlike my 05 Elantra 2.0 that does have a belt,I noticed my 2019 2.0 does NOT have a plastic cover so assuming it is a chain
I

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