Honda Element engines

The Honda Element is a Japanese compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured from 2003 to 2011 in the USA. The base of the model was Honda CR-V, however, the body design was changed and made in a cube-like shape. The car was manufactured in front- and all-wheel drive configurations. The car was sold in the Japanese and North American markets.

The Honda Element was offered with 1 engine between 2002 and 2011 (1 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 2.4 liters, power output from 160 to 205 hp. All of them use a timing chain.

Honda Element engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Honda Element 1 (YH) 2002–2011
Honda K24A2002–20112.4 L R4160–205 hppetrolchain4.2 L~350,000 km

Honda Element engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Honda Element?

Honda Element 1 (YH) (2002–2011): Honda K24A.

How much oil does the Honda Element engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda K24A — 4.2 L (5W-30).

Does the Honda Element have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Honda K24A.

Was the Honda Element available with a diesel engine?

No, all Honda Element engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Honda K24A

Honda K24A

2001–2016 · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 160–205 hp · chain

The most well-known problem of the unit in the rapid wear of the exhaust camshaft.

Models with the same engines

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