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deserthonda -> When Should I Replace The Timing belt ?? (4/1/2007 12:37:09 PM)
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Honda Engines.
Recommended Interval 1.2L* (1) 1.3L* (58) 1.5L* (58) 1.6L* (7) 1.7L* (64) 1.8L* (59) 2.0L* SOHC (7) 2.0L* DOHC (7) 2.1L* 90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo. 2.2L* SOHC (7) 2.2L* DOHC (7) 2.3L* (60) 2.6L* (Passport) (31) 2.7L* (49) 3.0L* (60) 3.2L (Passport) (31) 3.5L* (60)
* - Interference engine.
(1) - Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.
(7) - On 1989 & prior models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1990–96 models, replace at 90,000 mile intervals or every 72 months. On 1997 & later models, under normal conditions, replace at intervals of 105,000 miles or every 84 months. On 1997 & later models, replace at 60,000 mile or 48 month intervals, if vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under −20°F or above 110°F.
(31) - On 1997 & prior models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1998 models, replace every 75,000 miles. On 1999–2003 models, replace every 100,000 miles, for severe service replace at 75,000 miles. On 2004–06 models, replace every 120,000 miles, for severe service replace at 75,000 miles.
(49) - On 1995–96 models, replace at 90,000 mile intervals or every 72 months. On 1997 & later models, under normal conditions, replace at intervals of 105,000 miles or every 84 months. If vehicle is operated in severe conditions or in Canada or where ambient temperatures of under −20°F or above 110°F are encountered, replace at 60,000 mile intervals.
(58) - On 1984–85 Civic models, replace every 60,000 miles. On all other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.
(59) - On 1984–85 Accord & Prelude models, replace every 60,000 miles. On other 1989 & prior models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1990–96 models, replace at 90,000 mile intervals or every 72 months. On 1997 & later models, under normal conditions, replace at intervals of 105,000 miles or every 84 months. On 1997 & later models, replace at 60,000 mile intervals if vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under −20°F or above 110°F.
(60) - Under normal conditions, replace at intervals of 105,000 miles or every 84 months. If vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under −20°F or above 110°F, replace at 60,000 mile intervals or every 48 months.
(64) - Under normal conditions, replace at intervals of 110,000 miles or every 84 months. If vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under −20°F or above 110°F, replace at 60,000 mile intervals.
As you can clearly see, basically all Honda engines are interference engines , which means that if you DO NOT replace the timing belt on time and it strip a tooth or 2 , or it snaps, there is a very , very high probability that it will bent valves ,
Also another thing to keep in mind is the fact of your driving habits,, Do you drive the car mostly city driving or hwy driving ?? if mostly city driving keep in mind that while you are at a red lite or stopped idling behind traffic , the engine and timing belt still turn, while the odometer takes a short nap ,, so the miles on the odometer do not reflect the ones that the timing belt has accumulated .
And last but not least ,, use only a factory Honda timing belt .
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