When to change the timing belt of a Honda?
Check the manufacturer’s servicing schedule. Belt replacement intervals can vary from as little as 30,000 miles, up to 150k miles. It varies from vehicle to vehicle. It is usually good practice to replace the water pump & definitely the tensioners at the same time.
What should the timing belt on a 2008 Honda Civic LX?
Ther service interval for a 2008 Civic Sedan LX, (not the GX CNG, EX, or Si models; you didn’t share that info) since the LX Sedan is the number one seller in the Civic line sold in the US. The timing chain – just as the other Q states – doesn’t require service.
Do you need a timing chain on a Honda Civic?
The timing chain – just as the other Q states – doesn’t require service. I couldn’t tell if this was due to an absence of a timing chain altogether or something else, but you won’t have to save up. The other answers are correct. Honda has discontinued the use of timing belts that were used on Civics of previous generation.
Can a timing belt be replaced with a water pump?
On some cars, the timing belt drives the engine’s water pump. Mechanics will usually recommend replacing the water pump at the same time that the timing belt is replaced. Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.
How many miles is the timing belt on a Honda Civic?
Honda Civic timing belt – General Discussion – Car Talk Community The current timing belt in my 1990 Honda has 60,000 miles on it. The one it replaced broke about 6 years ago when I was going 75 mph on an interstate, which led to a total engine replacement which cost a lot of dineros.…
When to change timing belt on Honda Accord?
The 4-cylinders (at least in the U.S.) switched to a timing chain in 2003 and that requires no service. If you have a V6, Honda recommends changing its timing belt at 105,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first.
Can you replace a T Belt on a Honda Civic?
Yes, I’d replace it. Supposedly the new belts are good for 80k miles, but the original belt was a 60k mile replacement interval, and I tend to go with that anyway just for insurance. As you’ve discovered, a T-belt break on a Civic is catastrophic.
When is a good time to replace timing belt?
Yes, 60,000 miles is a good interval for timing belt replacement. keith July 6, 2016, 1:21am #8 6 years would be right, but you should evaluate the vehicle first. You replaced the engine, I would guess that you got a remanufactured engine. How much is the car worth to you.