Hey guys just checkin' into the forum for the first time from Jackson, MI. Just got a 97 Accord. 123,000 miles and in Great Condition. Any tips and tricks are always appreciated. Thanks

 

Welcome to HAF.....the 5th gen (94-97) Accords are pretty solid cars.

Find and check all records you can. You want to be sure the normal maint items are up to date. If you can't confirm they have been done.....start there.

The major one you want to confirm at 123K - when was the timing belt replaced?

Thanks for joining.

 

Yeah. That is probably the best part about the car is that it is a 1 owner car. And it came with about a 5 inch thick manila folder filled with all the maintenance records. The timing belt was done around 80,000. So I assume I'm good till at least 140 to 150,000 miles. Is that correct?

 

Welcome to the HAF...

Glad to have you with us here in the forums..

Been to MS a lot of times..served at Keesler AFB for 3 years..Great area

WheelBrokerAng

 

My rule on Timing belts - 7 years or 100k miles.

 

Welcome aboard Zack!

 

Sounds good thanks for the help.