Hello! New guy here.

I recently bought a used 1997 Acura 3.2 TL which currently has 160k miles. I was told the timing chain was changed at 100k. When might I be due for a new one?

Cheers!
Stuart

 

Hi Stuart, welcome.

Your engine has a timing belt, not a chain. It should be changed every 7 years or 100,000 miles. A qualified mechanic can show you if it is wearing prematurely.

I'll move this to the 1st generation TL forum to keep it on topic.

- Ken

 

Does the year really matter? Not to hijack, but I have a 96 2.5TL with 85,000 kms. Timing belt never changed. I'm wondering if it's time :|

 

Rubber components wear because of both age and mileage. So if a 1996 car has never had a timing belt changed, I would do it ASAP, regardless of mileage.

 

You should get it changed! If the belt snaps, the pistons will smash into the valves.

 

Alright! Time to hit a mechanic

 

I'd do that myself. Kind of tedious, requires a jack and an lot of disassembly/reassembly, but not as 'over the top' and some other repairs on these cars.