Oakparker wrote:
> Two comments on the discussion:
>
> 1. I understand that maintenance and service needs will be different
> for every driver. However, we do not want to be in a position where
> we are in the middle of nowhere and suddenly a light comes on for a
> requirement for significant maintenance. So, are there any Honda
> manuals that at least have rules of thumb for the major maintenance
> and service needs?

use the maint. schedule from the previous gen civic. it won't hurt.

>
> 2. Concerning the timing belt. When we bought our 2006 Civic LX, the
> dealership told us there is a timing belt and it has to be replaced
> every 90,000 miles. (This is an improvement on the 1998 Civic which
> needed it replaced every 75,000 miles).

it's a chain, not belt on the 06. typical dealer b.s. chains are
usually "for life".