Importance of Timing Belt
A timing belt failure could cause engine to fail. If this happens, the engine will not start and may cause internal engine damage which in turn will cost you more money to fix. Many drivers aren't aware of the details or importance of the timing belt until it's too late. The function of a timing belt is to turn the camshafts at exactly one-half the speed of the crankshaft. The camshaft manages the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves with the up-and-down movement of the pistons in the cylinders. The valves must open and close at the proper rate, so the timing belt must be calibrated properly to move the valves in time with the correct motion of the pistons. The camshaft and crankshaft gear both have a timing mark on them that must be aligned correctly prior to putting the timing belt on the gear teeth or the engine will not run.
It is very important to replace the timing belt at recommended intervals. When replacing the timing belt, it is better to replace the water pump. For most Hondas it is recommended every 7 years or 105k miles. Older Hondas recommend every 6 years or 90k miles.
Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions)
Timing belt
1988-1996 Honda Prelude recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1997-2001 Honda Prelude recommends every 7 years or 105 miles
1990-1996 Honda Accord 4 cylinders recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1997-2002 Honda Accord 4 cylinders recommended every 7 years or 105k miles
1988-1991 Honda Crx recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1993-1996 Honda Del Sol recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1997 Honda Del Sol recommended every 7 years or 105k mkiles
1997-2001 Honda CRV recommended every 7 years or 105k miles
1990-1996 Honda Civic recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1997-2000 Honda Civic recommended every 7 years or 105k miles
2001-2005 Honda Civic recommended every 7 years or 110k miles
1995-1996 Honda Odyssey recommended every 6 years or 90k miles
1997-1998 Honda Odyssey recommends every 7 years or 105k miles
1998 and up Honda V6 engines recommended every 7 years or 105miles (timing belt, water pump, valve adjustment, spark plugs)
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