# 2012 Honda CR-V - Engine work ahead **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** engines, honda\ **Created:** [October 5, 2023, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-engine-work-ahead/193247 "2023-10-05T07:05:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 7
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-engine-work-ahead/193247/7 "2023-10-07T16:03:42Z")
> [@It\_s-Me](#): > > I bet you are wishing now that you changed the engine oil as often as was recommended in the owners manual. Most of the time, people who end up with these kind of problems (and stretched timing chains/worn plastic guides) are **not** the original owner, and have no idea about the previous maintenance history. > [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > hmmm … thinking maybe a timing belt is actually the preferred design for most engines? Timing belts were a great idea in the past when most 4-cylinder engines were SOHC and non-interference. Once you add in high-tech features such as VVT, and eliminate internal clearances, the use of a timing belt ceases to be a good idea. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-engine-work-ahead/193247)._