trestonklease@yahoo.com wrote in
news:1139616065.771746.221920@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com:

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> TeGGeR® wrote:


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>> I thought it was over 105K by 1999? Still got an owner's manual?
>
> Yes, it says 105k. I was wondering if I should have it done sooner as
> I haven't found many records for this vehicle, thinking maybe some
> things should be done sooner if the previous owner was lax in doing
> proper maintenance



It's 105K or seven years as I recall.

Hondas have what are known as "interference" engines. When the belt snaps,
you risk seriously expensive damage.
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#interference
Doesn't mean it WILL get damaged, just that the risk is exponentially
higher.

Having said that, the ones that break are taken *considerably* over their
limits. It appears Honda builds in quite a safety factor into their
schedule. But do you really want to take the chance?



> The dealer shows 3 records, only one being an oil change. I didn't do
> my homework before buying and the lack of records has me a little
> worried. I realize he/she may have done things themselves, but I don't
> know at this point.
>
> Yes, dumb on my part.



Paranoia is a very useful thing when buying a used car. Very few owners pay
any sort of attention to maintenance and repair.



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