[Art.C]

Hi Everyone. Has anyone had to do a timing belt service. Honda says it’s time for my 2019 Ridgeline EXL. At 110k? Approximately $1500can.Some people from other makes has done this also. Any recommendations?
thanks , Art

 

[fixitfred]

I'll let the more experienced owners chime in. I'd just be parroting what I hear on here, although I agree with most of it.

Did your MM pop a timing belt code (4)?

 

[Harvey Wall]

Yes it is a maintenance item at around 107K miles. You're driving a vehicle with an interference engine. That means that if the timing belt breaks, you have a ruined engine as the pistons will slap the valves. It ain't pretty when that happens. Bent valves, damaged pistons, etc. which means you rebuild the engine or have a rebuilt/remanufactured put in. Expensive to the tune of $6k to $8k these days.

If you are mechanically inclined you can do the job yourself. The Aisin kit is probably the most recommended as it is quality and cheaper that OEM. Comes with everything you need.

If you're not mechanical inclined than that is about the average cost at a dealership.

Of you could go to a trusted independent mechanic who will probably be cheaper for the overall job.

 

[slomtbr]

Honda says or a dealer says?
It should be around 170k km.

 

[wrenrj1]

Be sure to add on spark plugs, water pump, tensioner, and valve adjustment that should also be done along with the TB. That bumps the price up a ways...

 

[Art.C]

Hi Everyone. Has anyone had to do a timing belt service. Honda says it’s time for my 2019 Ridgeline EXL. At 110k? Approximately $1500can.Some people from other makes has done this also. Any recommendations?
thanks , Art

Yes it is a maintenance item at around 107K miles. You're driving a vehicle with an interference engine. That means that if the timing belt breaks, you have a ruined engine as the pistons will slap the valves. It ain't pretty when that happens. Bent valves, damaged pistons, etc. which means you rebuild the engine or have a rebuilt/remanufactured put in. Expensive to the tune of $6k to $8k these days.

If you are mechanically inclined you can do the job yourself. The Aisin kit is probably the most recommended as it is quality and cheaper that OEM. Comes with everything you need.

If you're not mechanical inclined than that is about the average cost at a dealership.

Of you could go to a trusted independent mechanic who will probably be cheaper for the overall job.

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Thanks for the advice. Sooner the better.

 

[ATL RL]

Honda says or a dealer says?
It should be around 170k km.

Honda....via the MM

As a bonus, here is data compiled by @Wisconsin_Mike

 

[Timmer69]

The timing belt tensioner was making noise at 70k miles so had dealer replace belt, tensioner and water pump. $1300.

 

[fixitfred]

The timing belt tensioner was making noise at 70k miles so had dealer replace belt, tensioner and water pump. $1300.

You should have replaced the timing belt too.