Hi,

I have 158,000km on our accord. When should I do the timing belt. Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

You have a timing chain and as long as you have kept up with good oil changes there is no need to replace the chain.

 

Really? No need to repave the timing chain? A dealer told me it had to be done at 100,000kms.

 

Again, the four cyl (Canada I know does - pretty sure UK as well, I see you are using km not miles) have a chain and only will need to be replaced if and when it stretches too much - and again, regular/quality oil changes - level checks will help extend the time.

 

Although the 4 cylinder has a timing chain that doesn't require replacement under normal circumstances, there is still a drive belt that should be changed at recommended service intervals.

 

Thanks. Actually, this is a USA car. Registered in miles. I do regular oil changes every 10,000m with full synthetic oil. I don't know if it has a chain or belt. But, drive belt shold be replaced at 60,000miles?

 

For the drive belt, check the condition of the drive belt (i.e., look at the auto-tensioner gauge position if it is within range (there is a pointer and gauge range on the auto-tensioner), inspect belt for obvious damage; a few cracks (rib side of belt) is not a big concern, only if a lot of cracking or chunks gone then it is a concern). Replace belt if gauge position not within range, or belt damage. Otherwise, under normal conditions, drive belt should be good for at least 105,000 miles. I like to change it a little before or at about 105,000 miles.

 

Thanks. I will check all the things you mentioned.