In article <XcGdnZmFErNUkcbfRVn-pQ@rogers.com>,
"Jack" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Why doesn't Honda use a chain instead of a high maintenance belt?

Honda made the trade-off for the overall benefit the belt provides.

I think it's a fair trade-off, from what I've seen.

Don't think the chains are low-maintenance or lifetime (despite what VW
says with its new Jetta).