Do you use a timing belt or chain on a Honda Ridgeline?
I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine. I agree that the RL should have a timing chain instead of a belt, particularly since the 3.5V6 is an interference engine.
How often do you need a timing belt?
In my opinion, $1,000 for a timing belt and water pump every 100,000 miles is a small price to pay considering how reliable the vehicle is and how much money you’ve saved by driving the same vehicle for almost 300K over the last 13 years. HOW can you even complain about that? IMO, timing belts are becoming dated or need a longer interval.
When to follow Honda’s severe conditions maintenance schedule?
Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicleMAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in hot [over 90° F (32° C) conditions.
What are the disadvantages of a timing chain?
Another disadvantage of timing chains is that they can stretch over time, thus leading to degraded performance. This could result in people saying that their engine feels “tired”. Timing chains also fail, but it may take almost 2x the miles for that to happen.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Honda Ridgeline?
The cost of the timing belt replacement is around $500. To me, and to many Honda owners and mechanics, it makes sense to replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt since most of the labor cost is for replacing the belt. Hope this helps.
How much does a water pump cost on a Honda Ridgeline?
The water pump is driven by the timing belt on the Ridgeline engine and also on many other Honda engines. Replacing the belt is a standard maintenance item to avoid catastrophic engine failure. It is a major service item. The cost of the water pump is $126.53. The cost of the timing belt replacement is around $500.
Can you use a chain on a Honda Ridgeline?
Let’s see what Honda does with the turbo V6. The Toyota V6 is silky smooth and uses a chain. Also, the timing belt tensioner is a problem/confusion area. It’s a good idea to replace the tensioner (and pulleys) at the same time the belt and water pump is replaced but I’ve never seen it advertised as part of the job.
How many miles does a Honda Ridgeline have?
It seems like it had around 9,000 miles on it when I traded it in for a new 2008 Infiniti G35 Journey sedan about a year later. 15 month after that, I was back in another Ridgeline. Of course I learned it the hard way with a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire…