I just had my oil changed and the guy said that I needed to get my timing belt changed bc its one of those intervals. I bought my civic wit 72,000mi on it and now it has like 108,880mi on it. Do I absolutely need to get it changed? What happens if the timing belt breaks? And how much does it cost to get it changed and how much is a trans flush? (only answer if u've had experience or have some knowledge about these things) Thanks!!02%26039; civic timing belt change/trans flush?
The interval for replacing a timing belt is between 70 - 80K.
If it breaks...
And you try to start your car, you can simply throw away the keys. It's one of the worst things you can have happen to your vehicle. What happen is the %26quot;Timing Belt%26quot; lets the spark plugs know when to fire to push the piston down and create power to move your car. If the belt breaks and you try to turn it over the spark plugs don't know when to fire and will try; hence, siezing your engine solid and will require and complete engine rebuild.
Now the really crappy reality... It's 700 - 800 beans to have the belt replaced by Honda and they will recommend having the water pump replaced as well, which is included in the above price. Because there is so much involved to replacing the belt you might as well replace the pump at that time. Instead of paying another fortune to replace it later.
I never had my Trans Flushed and I drive an '03 Civic with 140K on it currently.
Good luck.02%26039; civic timing belt change/trans flush?
Timing belt breaks it can ruin the engine. It was scheduled for change at 90,000, get it done. $450 with a water pump.
Trans flush should run around $225 if they use Honda fluid otherwise around $125.02%26039; civic timing belt change/trans flush?
Timing belts generally are due to be changed every 100,000 miles. Im not sure what type of motor you have, but I think its whats called an interfering motor. Basically, if the timing belt breaks, the pistons in the motor start hitting the valves, and all sorts of bad things happen (generally throw away and buy new). The belt is just like anything else, and will wear out. The trans flush should be pretty cheap. If youre going to not do something, dont to the Trans flush, just have the fluid and filter changed. The belt is a lot of labor, but I wouldnt think it would be more then a couple hundred bucks. Check with the dealor, they will give you pretty much the highest price you should be paying, if your shop is cheaper, then go with them.
