When to change timing belt? - 2001 Civic EX

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Andy Fekete, Sep 10, 2005.

  1. Andy Fekete

    Andy Fekete Guest

    What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
    EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
    changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered "severe"
    conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...

    Andy
     
    Andy Fekete, Sep 10, 2005
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  2. Andy Fekete

    jim beam Guest

    what does it say in your owners manual?
     
    jim beam, Sep 10, 2005
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    'severe' = hauling a trainer a lot, or rooftop box, very short trips
    (engine never gets dried out), -40 F without a plug in, living in
    mountainous terrain, dusty and muddy.

    You might qualify because of high heat, but your highway mileage offsets
    it a bit. How hot does it really get, or is it just the humidity?

    I'd probably go with the 'normal' schedule if I was you.. Many Canadians
    qualify for the 'normal' schedule too, but there's a blanket statement
    in the manual that says all Canadians should use the SEVERE schedule
    (what a crock).

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Sep 10, 2005
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  4. Andy Fekete

    slim Guest

    How much does The Stealer want for the job? $650?

    You should have the water pump done at the same time.

    A competant Honda mechanic can get it done with OEM
    parts for $400-450.

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    slim, Sep 11, 2005
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  5. Andy Fekete

    Andy Fekete Guest

    The temperature never gets over the mid-90's here in South Florida. It's
    mainly high humidity that makes it so hot here during the summer. BTW, I
    just checked the owner's manual and it says the normal schedule for timing
    belt replacement is 110,000 miles, so there's no way I'm changing it at
    75,000 miles... I think they just SEVEREly want my money.... ;-)

    Andy
     
    Andy Fekete, Sep 14, 2005
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