Hey guys,



I just need some opinions here. I have a 98 I4 Accord with about 89,000 km (55,000 mi). Honda recommends the timing belt and tensioner be changed at 7 years or 168,000km (103,000mi) for regular and servere conditions. The exception to this is if you in a constantly hot or cold climate they recommend it done at 100,000 km (60,000 mi).



I'm no where near the required mileage, but the 7 year mark is approaching. I'll probably hit the 115,000 km (71,000 mi) mark by the end of the year with driving I log. The question is should I go and replace the timing belt this year or hold off on it.



For the first 5 years of the car's life it's only logged 21,000km (13,000 mi) and no winters. I've pretty much packed on the miles when I took over.



Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

I would change it. The second it snaps, you're screwed.

In this case, better safe, than sorry.

 

i change mine around the 60s k miles. my friends acura a 1997 had 65k miles and one belt broke and thank god it wasnt the timing but u better be safe than sorry. he had everything done at the dealer the following day.

 

Err on the side of caution. Timing belts aren't something you want to mess around with.

Remember, even if you don't have the milage the AGE can be a factor. Rubber belts and hoses, etc. do break down over time.

Do you really want to take the risk? True. It may be more for piece of mind but do you want to take the risk?