Need Advice on timing belt change - Honda Pilot

onlythbest · 11-11-2011, 05:55 AM

Hi Guys
Just found this great site and joined today. I need an advice from the pro's here. I have a 2004 Honda Pilot (owned since beginning) that has low mileage. Currently it has about 67,500 miles. I called my dealer to schedule a regular maintenance job and he suggested that I also do the timing belt replacement now because the vehicle is 7 year old regardless of the mile. What do you all think? Should I do it? They are advertising special right now for timing belt change for $499 that includes Honda GENUINE timing belt, water pump,drive belts, coolant and hydraulic timing belt tensioner on 6cylinder models. I live near Princeton, NJ which is not an extreme weather place.

Welcome your advice on this.

Thanks

rocky · 11-11-2011, 06:54 AM

The Dealer is following Honda's recommendation of 7 years or 105k miles. If that includes labor it's a bargain.

onlythbest · 11-11-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rocky

The Dealer is following Honda's recommendation of 7 years or 105k miles. If that includes labor it's a bargain.

I am not sure if it includes labor. Will have to check.

whizmo · 11-11-2011, 12:20 PM

I'd probably fudge a bit on the calendar time requirement with only 65% of the spec'ed miles - maybe go 10 years. But you can't go wrong with following the spec as written. This would be very conservative.

As said, if the $500 is the whole shooting match, that's a very good deal, less than half the going rate. But I bet they push hard to upsell you into other services or attempt to nickle/dime you to death with incidentals. Even so, if you actually get out at around $600, that would be a good deal.

- Mark

NJGuy · 11-11-2011, 02:46 PM

If your dealership is Honda of Princeton, then yes, it includes labor. See here:

Honda of Princeton, New and Used Dealer in Princeton, NJ

1YESfan · 11-11-2011, 05:10 PM

A little piece of mind for a little dough on a vehicle that you own outright that you want to keep for years; sounds like a no-brainer for me.

onlythbest · 11-11-2011, 06:37 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice. Got the service done and indeed the $500 price included labor from Honda of Princeton. Now I can have peace of mind.

PM12EX-L · 11-11-2011, 08:51 PM

sweet deal!...would be nice if a deal like that is available when our 2012 is due many miles from now

mudbog · 11-11-2011, 10:36 PM

My wife had her timing belt, water pump, tensioner, & idlers all done for a little over $300. The price was so low because she has cheap labor -ME :-0

94eg! · 11-11-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mudbog

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Holy $h!t, don't let her read that!!!

11-11-2011, 05:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
onlythbest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need Advice on timing belt change Hi Guys Just found this great site and joined today. I need an advice from the pro's here. I have a 2004 Honda Pilot (owned since beginning) that has low mileage. Currently it has about 67,500 miles. I called my dealer to schedule a regular maintenance job and he suggested that I also do the timing belt replacement now because the vehicle is 7 year old regardless of the mile. What do you all think? Should I do it? They are advertising special right now for timing belt change for $499 that includes Honda GENUINE timing belt, water pump,drive belts, coolant and hydraulic timing belt tensioner on 6cylinder models. I live near Princeton, NJ which is not an extreme weather place. Welcome your advice on this. Thanks

11-11-2011, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,174 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Dealer is following Honda's recommendation of 7 years or 105k miles. If that includes labor it's a bargain. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

11-11-2011, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
NJGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 272 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your dealership is Honda of Princeton, then yes, it includes labor. See here: Honda of Princeton, New and Used Dealer in Princeton, NJ __________________ '05 Pilot EX-L SBP Moonroof Visor Roof Rack Crossbars Aftermarket DVD Player & Headrest Monitor System Generic All-Weather Floor Mats Center Console Cup Holders Full Size Spare Weathertech Cargo Liner Rear Splash Guards

11-11-2011, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
1YESfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 276 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A little piece of mind for a little dough on a vehicle that you own outright that you want to keep for years; sounds like a no-brainer for me. __________________ Rob 2011 w.d.p. Touring 4x4, DeepWater Edition(it has a propeller on the back ;-) )

11-11-2011, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
PM12EX-L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 58 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet deal!...would be nice if a deal like that is available when our 2012 is due many miles from now __________________ 2012 Pilot EX-L (2wd)

11-11-2011, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd probably fudge a bit on the calendar time requirement with only 65% of the spec'ed miles - maybe go 10 years. But you can't go wrong with following the spec as written. This would be very conservative. As said, if the $500 is the whole shooting match, that's a very good deal, less than half the going rate. But I bet they push hard to upsell you into other services or attempt to nickle/dime you to death with incidentals. Even so, if you actually get out at around $600, that would be a good deal. - Mark

11-11-2011, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
onlythbest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks everyone for the advice. Got the service done and indeed the $500 price included labor from Honda of Princeton. Now I can have peace of mind.

11-11-2011, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
mudbog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OH Posts: 141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My wife had her timing belt, water pump, tensioner, & idlers all done for a little over $300. The price was so low because she has cheap labor -ME :-0 __________________ 2004 EXL 4WD, 2012 EXL+NAV 4WD Last edited by mudbog; 11-12-2011 at 03:11 PM.

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