Just realized that timing belt "rule" cost me a $1,200 repair

Old mechanic named Gary at the NAPA in Tucson told me timing belts are good for 100k miles no matter what. I followed that advice on my 2017 Accord and the belt snapped at 97k. Took out three valves and left me stranded on I-10 last Tuesday. Turns out Honda revised their recommendation to 60k for that engine in hot climates. Anyone else get burned by outdated advice from the old guard?

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the_faith8d ago

Your mechanic buddy might not be totally wrong, just outdated - Honda buried that 60k recommendation in a technical service bulletin that most independent shops never see. A quick VIN check on the Honda owner site would've caught it before you hit the road.

keith1648d ago

Makes me think of the timing belt I toasted on my girlfriend's Civic.

brooke4488d ago

Wait, did you replace it yourself or have a shop do it? Just wondering cause that belt job on the Civic is a pain in the ass without the right tools.