quantum

i have a 2000 Acura 1.6EL at about 110K and I've always thought the timing belt should be changed around 120K....but the dealership is telling me to change it now.

would love to hear everyone's thought/comments

JDMej1

just do it now. obviously with an oem timing belt and water pump. might as well do all the accessory belts as well.

Darrylmcl

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I'd do it now if you've got the cash, and yeah do the other belts while your there. Persosnlly I bought my car at 145,000 and it's now at 324,000 wayyyyy over due but I'll be doing very soon.

Ps. Definitely use Honda parts

D.T.P

Honda recommendation is at 100k for water pump and timing belt.

Above comment about other belts, don't bother. Inspect it first for wear, then change it. No point in changing something that is still good. Just my opinion

ol Dusty

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Decent K's for a 10 year old car, how much do you drive? or were you lucky and just picked up a car that the original owner never drove? if you drive a lot were talking about 10k away, I'll be driving 10k in the next 6 weeks, so for some of us that's not a big time difference anyway.

More then likely you'll be fine waiting till 120, though usually Honda recommends 100 like Martin said. Many have us have pushed it way beyond that point, myself included but since you take your car into the dealership, I'm guessing you don't do most/all the work your car needs yourself. I do so for me replaceing a d-eries motor barely costs what the dealer will charge you for a t-belt with pump and all the other belts.

Basically, if you have the flow, do it now. If it's gonna leave you strapped for cash, start saving now and do it when you can.