Another timing belt question - Honda Pilot

eodguy2 · 11-07-2011, 08:28 AM

I know there are several topics on this but have question. I have 2006 pilot that now has 105,500 miles. So i know that service is for timing belt at 105k, but is there any harm if wait another month or two because of $$? No long trips planned etc at most about 1000k more put on before get it scheduled. I also realize that no one can give a 100% answer, but there is alot of great knowledge on this site! Thks in advance

94eg! · 11-07-2011, 09:07 AM

It should be fine. I think Honda realizes that people won't be pulling into the dealer right at 105k.

krazykarguy · 11-07-2011, 10:14 AM

"1000k more" miles is a million miles...

samc · 11-07-2011, 10:34 AM

LOL, anyway we're not going to tell you whether it's safe or not because it is your pilot.

Most likely you'll be fine but don't blame us if something happens. But if you're curious most of the people reporting about timing belt change has said the belts look brand new even at 7 yrs or 105k miles.

rocky · 11-07-2011, 12:30 PM

I went to 112,500 but only cos I had to replace the tires at 105k as well. Only so many dollars at any one time,

whizmo · 11-07-2011, 12:48 PM

105K is just an arbitrary judgment by Honda on when the risk of failure climbs enough to justify the expense of the service. It's an approximation, so there is no need to be precise in scheduling your service - you can consider it a +/- 10% sort of recommendation.

- Mark

Da Man · 11-07-2011, 12:52 PM

I did mine at 110,000, and it looked almost as good as the new replacement belt. I could have easily gone to 130,000 miles based on the wear the belt exhibited thus far. Still, it's not my Pilot you're currently driving and only you can make that call.

eodguy2 · 11-08-2011, 08:03 AM

Thanks all for responses. Yes i know cant blame anyone if something happens ( isnt that what most of the world does anymore anyway, blame blame blame. Hahahaa) this does give me somewhat of peace of mind. yea but could you think if i did put 1000k.on it. Hahah. Thanks again

OhioBobcat2000 · 11-08-2011, 09:27 PM

Time is the enemy, not mileage. I had a 2001 Civic where I replaced the belt twice in 3.5 years and it looked BRAND NEW after that amount of time, yet 100k.

11-07-2011, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
eodguy2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another timing belt question I know there are several topics on this but have question. I have 2006 pilot that now has 105,500 miles. So i know that service is for timing belt at 105k, but is there any harm if wait another month or two because of $$? No long trips planned etc at most about 1000k more put on before get it scheduled. I also realize that no one can give a 100% answer, but there is alot of great knowledge on this site! Thks in advance

11-07-2011, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went to 112,500 but only cos I had to replace the tires at 105k as well. Only so many dollars at any one time, __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

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11-07-2011, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
94eg! Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 654 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It should be fine. I think Honda realizes that people won't be pulling into the dealer right at 105k.

11-07-2011, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
krazykarguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jericho, VT Posts: 178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"1000k more" miles is a million miles...

11-07-2011, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL, anyway we're not going to tell you whether it's safe or not because it is your pilot. Most likely you'll be fine but don't blame us if something happens. But if you're curious most of the people reporting about timing belt change has said the belts look brand new even at 7 yrs or 105k miles.

11-07-2011, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	105K is just an arbitrary judgment by Honda on when the risk of failure climbs enough to justify the expense of the service. It's an approximation, so there is no need to be precise in scheduling your service - you can consider it a +/- 10% sort of recommendation. - Mark

11-07-2011, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Da Man Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: MN Posts: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did mine at 110,000, and it looked almost as good as the new replacement belt. I could have easily gone to 130,000 miles based on the wear the belt exhibited thus far. Still, it's not my Pilot you're currently driving and only you can make that call.

11-08-2011, 08:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
eodguy2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks all for responses. Yes i know cant blame anyone if something happens ( isnt that what most of the world does anymore anyway, blame blame blame. Hahahaa) this does give me somewhat of peace of mind. yea but could you think if i did put 1000k.on it. Hahah. Thanks again

11-08-2011, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
OhioBobcat2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 41 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Time is the enemy, not mileage. I had a 2001 Civic where I replaced the belt twice in 3.5 years and it looked BRAND NEW after that amount of time, yet 100k.

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