Parts for your 2017 Honda Odyssey-Timing belt kit

2017 Honda Odyssey — Is a timing-belt kit used?

For the 2017 Honda Odyssey sold in Australia and New Zealand (RC-series with the 2.4‑litre K24 engine), a timing-belt kit isn’t relevant or used. Honda’s regional service information for the RC Odyssey notes a maintenance-free timing chain, not a belt. The Honda parts catalogue for these models lists a chain, guides and a hydraulic tensioner, with no timing belt components. Aftermarket application catalogues commonly used by workshops in AU/NZ (such as Gates and Dayco) also do not list a timing-belt kit for the RC Odyssey, instead showing timing chain components where applicable. It’s worth noting that the North American 2017 Odyssey V6 (J35) does use a timing belt, which is why some overseas references mention belt service—however, that doesn’t apply to the AU/NZ RC model.

Because the RC Odyssey runs a chain inside the engine, there’s no timing-belt kit to replace during routine servicing. The chain is lubricated by engine oil and is designed to last the life of the engine when maintenance is kept up to spec. That difference also means the water pump on the 2.4‑litre engine is external and driven by the accessory belt, not included in any timing kit.

Owners and workshops looking after a 2017 RC Odyssey should focus on good oil hygiene and routine inspections rather than belt changes. Fresh oil helps keep the chain, guides and tensioner happy, and keeps variable valve timing systems working as intended. If timing noise, fault codes or poor running ever crop up, a professional inspection is the go—chain and tensioner issues are uncommon but should be sorted early.

• Stick to Honda’s service schedule/Maintenance Minder, with timely oil and filter changes using the correct spec.
• Listen for rattles on cold start, persistent chain noise or cam/crank correlation codes warrant a check of the tensioner and guides.
• Inspect the accessory drive belt and water pump during routine services, as these are separate from the timing system.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Honda Odyssey have a timing belt or a chain?
The AU/NZ 2017 Odyssey (RC-series, 2.4‑litre) uses a timing chain. Only the North American 2017 Odyssey V6 uses a timing belt, which is why a timing-belt kit shows up in some overseas references.

Is there a timing-belt replacement interval for a 2017 Odyssey in Australia or New Zealand?
No. There’s no timing belt on the AU/NZ RC Odyssey, so no belt interval. The chain is intended to last the life of the engine if maintenance is done on time. Follow the Maintenance Minder and keep oil changes on schedule.

What maintenance should be done instead of a timing-belt service?
Regular oil and filter changes using the correct grade, plus routine checks of the accessory drive belt and cooling system. If chain noise or related fault codes appear, a technician should assess the chain, guides and tensioner.