2006-06-16 10:37:49 · 11 answers · asked by barfly 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Your Honda timing belt could snap with little or no warning. As the Honda timing belt exceeds its suggested replacement time of 60,000 miles/100,000km, the odds of having your belt snap increase dramatically. Unless your Honda timing belt is in seriously bad shape, taking a look at it won't tell you much about the condition it's in. The outside of your Honda timing belt could look like it's brand new, but at the same time, the underside of the belt could be completely worn away. Don't wait for your Honda timing belt to expire before you replace it to prevent excessive damage to your engine. I work at a Honda dealer and see this type of thing come up from time to time..about once every 4 to 5 years.
2006-06-16 11:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by SirHyde 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it depends on which model year Accord it is. More recent accords (2001 on up) do not require the timing belt to be changed for at least 250,000 miles. They are durable and are made to last. Also, it depends on what kind of driving you do. Optically, if you have a 60% city 40% highway mix, 100,000 to 120,000 is the norm. If it's more highway driving, you may be able to go to the max of 250,000 miles.
Older models may require changing the belt at 60,000 or sooner depending on how you drive it. Best to consult a honda technician that doesn't work at a dealership. Also, try vtec.net, it's the official non-company Honda website on the internet.
Good surfing!
2006-06-16 11:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by Foopah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to change the timing belt at 60K
Just do it.
Hondas can bend the valves if you break the belt. Accord do not usually bend the valves the Civics always do.
Do not take the chance it is far cheaper to change the belt.
We used to replace Civic engines all the time because no one could find used heads becasue no one changed the timing belts.
2006-06-18 09:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda makes an excellent car, they are built to last. I have owned several and own one now. If they car has over 100,000 have the belt changed. They have an inerference type engine which means if the timing belt breaks you will possibly bend valves and learn a very expensive lesson.
2006-06-16 18:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by lowest priced lobotomy always... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy Accords! But yes, 60K is the best bet for any vehicle. Sooner if it starts to crack
2006-06-16 11:08:23 · answer #5 · answered by mandibeth18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i agree it is time to change your timing belt at 60k miles
2006-06-16 11:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs.Cruz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is good tochange the timing belt every 60-80k
the only other option is that you dont change your timing every 60-80k you slip a timing tooth and valves hit you pistons and by by f22 motor
2006-06-16 10:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE SAFE--NOT SORRY they are zero tolerence engines if it breaks --it is replacing valves even possibly pistons or cylinder head--belts are cheap in comparrison---
2006-06-16 10:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace it before it breaks...check the owners manual and if the mileage has passed or is close then take it in.
2006-06-18 14:26:39 · answer #9 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good idea to replace it before it brake. cost more in the long run if you dont
2006-06-16 10:41:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋