Honda Car Forum

is changing the timing belt really needed for a honda civic 2000?

Yes. Civics have what is called an "interference engine," which means that if your timing belt breaks, the valves will hit the pistons. If that happens, the valves will bend, and you will have to get new valves installed in your engine (way more expensive than changing the timing belt).

pay the mechanic now!! yes, it is needed.

A lady I work with let her Impala go way too long without having it changed. It slipped on the freeway and ruined her engine. It's in the shop now, costing her a lot of money.Do it.

Yes its important. If its an interference engine and it breaks you will be looking at a new engine. They cost a lot more than a belt.

i have a 2000 civic and just had the belt changed at 99K miles. It looked as good as new; but I wouldnt chance it. You pay 300$ now or 3000$ later.

Yes! Changing the timing belt is really important. It is a relatively newer car, but once you hit 100,000 miles the honda's timing belts seem to go. One of the only major things you will need to worry about with a honda.

Well, I also have a 2000 Civic with 120k miles and I just got my timing belt changed this week (along with the water pump and all other belts). I paid $470 for parts and labor (awesome deal) and I'm glad I did because the original belt looked pretty worn out and could have broken soon. The recommended change interval on your car's timing belt is 105k miles. If its around there, get it changed. I recommend that you shop around a bit first. Call up some smaller shops and see if you can barter them down a bit. Also make sure that you change your water pump and belts while you're in there. Good luck!