Timing Chain for Hyundai/Kia Engines 🔧

This heavy-duty timing drive keeps your engine’s crankshaft and camshafts perfectly in sync. It is made from hardened steel links for long service life and stable timing under heat, load, and high RPM. Choose a chain over a belt when you want durable, low-maintenance performance and clean valve timing for smooth idle, strong power, and better fuel use ⛽.

How it works

The chain runs on crank and cam sprockets. A hydraulic tensioner and nylon-coated guides hold the correct preload using engine oil pressure. Accurate pitch and precise machining prevent stretch, noise, and timing drift. Proper lubrication is vital—use the correct oil grade and change intervals.

Why you need it

Worn chains cause cold-start rattle, check-engine lights (cam/crank correlation faults),poor acceleration, and rough idle. Left unchecked, a skipped tooth can lead to misfire, no-start, or on interference engines, valve and piston damage—very costly ⚠️.

When replacing

Inspect sprockets, guides, and tensioner; replace as a set for best results. Align timing marks, lock cams, prime the tensioner with clean oil, and torque fasteners to spec. After service, monitor oil level and listen for abnormal noise.

Compatibility

• Sonata
• Sonata Hybrid
• Sonata YF
• I45
• Santa Fe
• Tucson
• i30 N
• ix35
• Veloster N
• Kona N
• Kauai N
• Grandeur
• Grandeur Hybrid
• Azera
• G70
• G80