I just bought a 98 Honda Accord LX with 140+k miles. And recently I heard back from the seller that he had changed his timing belt at around 120k+- ; my question is, I shouldn't need to change the timing belt yet, correct?

How many miles does a typical timing belt lasts (very conservatively speaking) to be on the safe side?

Thanks.

 

The timing belt us generally an 80k-100k service. You're good until at least 200k, I believe. Good job staying on top of it.

 

honda belts last a pretty long time, can't say the same for other cars

you could take off the upper timing belt cover and take a look at the condition of the belt and check for excess slack

 

How do you know if he even changed it?

I would for sure inspect it and see what condition its in. It will be plain as day if its a belt w/ 20k miles on it

 

I agree with these guys. Pop the timing cover off and take a look. It only takes a second.