It's the same engine. Obviously 5,000 mile oil changes will keep the engine cleaner and extend the life of the chain, but with standard 10k - 15k mile oil changes 168k miles is a reasonable life for a ...

Is the engine in your Honda CR-V timing belt or chain? It depends on when the car was made, but it’s crucial information. That’s particularly so for owners of the first-gen CRVs we saw in Australia.