carowner2020 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi Guys, I recently purchased a Honda Civic 2005, 1.6 Engine, Petrol. It had its timing belt changed in 2014 at 49300 miles. 6 years later its done around 55000 miles. Do I need to change the timing belt, or can I continue using it as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi ....welcome to the forum I would definitely change it on the basis that it is 6 years old, regardless of mileage in that period. As it is a rubber component the belt is subject to perishing over time. Quite possibly the tensioners and idlers should be okay as they haven't done much work so would only need the belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 My car is a 51 reg very low mileage but belt hasn't been changed yet, is that a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Timing belts replacement periods are based on mileage and also time. Mostly it is 60k miles and 5 years but worth checking when yours was last replaced and if unsure then change it regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Don't think it was ever replaced but mileage is staggering low just 30k on clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The mileage doesn't matter then as the time is overdue for replacement (as rubber components degrade over time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 How much does it cost to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 about £300 to £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Honda have quoted me £583.87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 It's very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddBonzalez Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 hours ago, b4u2 said: Honda have quoted me £583.87 Any backstreet mechanic can change a timing belt and water pump on a 00-06 Civic for half that price. There's absolutely no reason to take a car that old to a dealer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4u2 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I can imagine but with Honda you are guaranteed genuine arts and a full warranty. Is it really necessary to do as car got such low mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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