Does the 2012 honda civic 1.8 Have a timing belt or chain?

When equipped with the 1.8-liter engine, the 2012 Honda Civic uses a timing chain. In most cases, this part should last the life of the vehicle. Unfortunately, there are exceptions, and replacing one can be very expensive. As long as a vehicle is running, a timing chain is in motion. It synC-HRonizes the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets to keep them spinning as they should. In return, this ensures that the intake and exhaust valves open and close when they engine fires. If this part breaks, serious damage to the engine can be resulted. You never want to disregard failing chain warnings. Metal shavings in the oil is one. A rattling sound in the engine compartment is another. The average cost to replace the timing chain in the 2012 Civic is $1,300 to $1,560. Labor accounts for about $940 to $1,180 of that total.