does the honda crv 2008 timing belt or chain
It has a chain.
2013 Honda CRV has a timing chain that requires no maintenance.
The 2008 Honda CRV has a cam (timing) chain the normally requires no maintenance.
2012 Honda CRV has a timing chain.
Chain
Timing chain, no. Timing belt, yes.
You don't as the 2004 Honda CRV uses a timing chain and not a belt. It should last the life of the engine.
Timing CHAIN - beginning with the 2002 model year.
chain
Most older Honda engines have timing belts. However the Honda 2.4L engine used in the CRV since 2002 and in the Accord since 2003 has a timing CHAIN. Yes the 2007 CRV does have a timing chain and not a belt
The 2002 Honda CRV does not have a timing belt, it uses a chain that normally will last the life of the engine if oi/filter are changed according to the manufacures recommedations.