"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:43232DE2.2BD4DA20@interbaun.com...
> Andy Fekete wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
> ========================
>
> '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'

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