Timing Chain
Timing Chain. Used since in Civic since 2006
The 2006 Honda Civic does not have a timing belt, it uses a chain that should last the life of the engine.
Timing belt. Started from 2006, Honda changed to timing chain.
All Honda 4 cylinders from 2003 and up have a timing chain except the 2004 & 2005 Honda Civic which has a belt. 2006 and up Civic has a chain.
It has a timing chain which requires no maintenance and should last the life of the engine.
According to Honda's website the standard Civic models did not start using a timing chain until 2006 with the exception of the SI models which were a different engine and have always had a timing chain. But PRIOR to 2006 all the other civic models had timing belts (which have to be replaced to be replaced periodically).
2006 Civic has a chain, no replacement necc. but the water pump still has to be looked at!
The 2007 civic has a timing CHAIN. Honda SIs had timing CHAINS from the very first model (2002) and the other standard Civic models had timing chains starting in 2006. So no need to replace it.
The 2006 Honda Element has a timing belt, not a chain.
The 2006-11 Civic hybrid uses a chain-driven camshaft which requires no maintenance. (So does the regular 1.8 liter model).
Unless Honda has made a change it has a belt. Open you owner's manual and look in the scheduled maintence section. There you will find your answer.