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Recommended Timing Belt Change?

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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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Does anyone know when a 1998 Accord EX 4 cyl needs a timing belt change?

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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 09:08 AM
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Default Re: Recommended Timing Belt Change? (HuKaShI)

typically honda's need the timing belt changed between 80-100 thousand miles
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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@ 105k miles
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Default Re: Recommended Timing Belt Change? (HuKaShI)

94-97 it's 89k... not sure about 6th gen though.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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@105k?

If someone drives mostly with a lead foot, would that mean they would need the timing belt serviced earlier than those who drive conservatively?

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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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Default Re: Recommended Timing Belt Change? (HuKaShI)

timing belt would be subjected to more abuse in higher Rpm, if you drive aggressive for a extended period of time, the more likely you will need to replace the timing belt and seal
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Honda dealer told me that the new belts are good for 120K on the 5th gen original belt was 90K

my friends 6th gen V6 states 120K for the belt

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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Your 98 accord is still 90,000! newer like 2000 is 105,000

T-Belt , Waterpump, Balance Belt, Drive Belts for our 5th Gens is 90,000. Thats what our dealership recomends.

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