Michael Muderick wrote:
> I have a 2000 Accord. When I start the car the Maint. Required light
> flashes for a while. I think I recall that means routine maintenance.
> The car has 51,000 miles. One of the service techs at Honda told me
> once that timing chains should automatically be changed at 50,000 before
> they go. Is this hype, or should I do that. Is this connected with
> the light? It's abouit a $1000 job, so I don't want to do it if it's
> not highly recommended. thanks,
> mm

it's belt, not chain.

in one respect, they're correct - the belt has two service criteria -
mileage or time. time is usually 7 years, mileage is usually 105k
miles. change at whichever comes sooner.

if this were my car however, and i lived in a moderate climate, not too
hot or too cold, i'd shoot closer to miles than years. honda are pretty
conservative with their service schedules. and shop around until you
get a better price quote - $1000 is very high.