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Old 31 Dec 2005, 06:43 pm
butch33
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Default 99 civic SE -timing belt

hello - first time here - looks like a great place to discuss autos

I read a few of the timing belt threads via a search of the forum -and to be
honest -I'm even more confused now

My 99 civic SE (basically a dx with a SE badge) runs like a top -never a
problem -regularly maintained -very low miles 62,000 KMS -which is probably
around 40,000 MILES .

I realize that the mileage isnt quite there yet to necessitate the timing
belt change -but what about the age ?-going on 7 years old I suppose (bought
summer of 99)

I obviously ''baby'' the car -but I do live in a cold climate (northern
ontario canada)and pretty much just use the car to drive to work 5 days a
week -which is approx 5 miles each way --which I suppose could be considered
as ''frequent'' short trips as per the Honda type 2 mainteneace sked .

I just invested in a new set of tires (approx 500$)and I plan on keeping the
car for another 3 years minimum .I figure - I may as well replace the timing
belt for that ''peace of mind feelin'' as well as add to the cars re-sale
value when I sell it in approx 3 years -I'm sure a buyer would appreciate the
fact that the car will have low miles + timing belt done

my mind is pretty much made up -but please enlighten me if you please
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