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What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered "severe"
conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...

Andy

Andy Fekete wrote:
> What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
> EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
> changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered "severe"
> conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...
>
> Andy
>
>
what does it say in your owners manual?

Andy Fekete wrote:
>
> What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
> EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
> changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered "severe"
> conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...
>
> Andy

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'severe' = hauling a trainer a lot, or rooftop box, very short trips
(engine never gets dried out), -40 F without a plug in, living in
mountainous terrain, dusty and muddy.

You might qualify because of high heat, but your highway mileage offsets
it a bit. How hot does it really get, or is it just the humidity?

I'd probably go with the 'normal' schedule if I was you.. Many Canadians
qualify for the 'normal' schedule too, but there's a blanket statement
in the manual that says all Canadians should use the SEVERE schedule
(what a crock).

'Curly'

Andy Fekete wrote:
>
> What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
> EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
> changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered "severe"
> conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...
>

How much does The Stealer want for the job? $650?

You should have the water pump done at the same time.

A competant Honda mechanic can get it done with OEM
parts for $400-450.

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"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Andy Fekete wrote:
>>
>> What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt on a 2001 Civic
>> EX? I thought it was 90,000 miles, but the dealer is saying it should be
>> changed at 75,000 miles here in South Florida because it considered
>> "severe"
>> conditions. I drive 90% highway miles and have a hard time buyng this...
>>
>> Andy
>
> ========================
>
> 'severe' = hauling a trainer a lot, or rooftop box, very short trips
> (engine never gets dried out), -40 F without a plug in, living in
> mountainous terrain, dusty and muddy.
>
> You might qualify because of high heat, but your highway mileage offsets
> it a bit. How hot does it really get, or is it just the humidity?
>
> I'd probably go with the 'normal' schedule if I was you.. Many Canadians
> qualify for the 'normal' schedule too, but there's a blanket statement
> in the manual that says all Canadians should use the SEVERE schedule
> (what a crock).
>
> 'Curly'

The temperature never gets over the mid-90's here in South Florida. It's
mainly high humidity that makes it so hot here during the summer. BTW, I
just checked the owner's manual and it says the normal schedule for timing
belt replacement is 110,000 miles, so there's no way I'm changing it at
75,000 miles... I think they just SEVEREly want my money.... ;-)

Andy