I am coming up on 90k miles and am looking at the timing belt service.

My local honda dealer is running a special right now for the full service at $699. This includes all belts, water pump, pulley, etc.... Is this a good deal? they also provide a rental car while they are doing it.

just wondering if this is a good price? from what I have seen others post quotes of, it seems like it is.

 

IMO, yes it's a good price. From all the posts I've read, the average Acura dealer is going to charge $1100 minimum, often closer to $1500. Anything less than those figures is money that stays in your pocket.

 

 

Good deal.

 

do it.

 

sounds pretty good. i am getting mine done at my mechanic this friday and he quoted me the same amount but doesnt include water pump or pulley. so i would do it up!

 

Hell yeah man that's a great deal

 

well if anyone is in the Middle TN area. It is Reddell Honda in Murfreesboro.

 

what is the recommended mileage for timing belt service?

Gary Force Acura in Brentwood just quoted me $1000

 

I heard timing belt service was 105,000. Maybe I was wrong.

 

Yes, it's at 105K.

 

I have been getting a tapping/knocking sound at the front of the engine. its not very loud, but definately there. not sure if this is related at all either.

 

You may need a valve adjustment.

 

I'm just about to turn 104K so my time will come this summer I guess. I should probably check around the Honda dealers in the DFW area. Will ask my long time Indy mechanic also......

 

good deal, wish there was a dealer like that around here.

 

@ cjj2d - The timing belt service is recommended at 105k miles

 

they said that they are not sure how long that deal will go on. they hope till end of month but that parts have gone up this month (not sure if thats true or not) and they may end it sooner than that.

I am just at 91k, but may get it while its a good price.

 

Not trying to hijack this thread ... Will Honda dealers work on Acura TLs since they're similar to Accords? In general, do they charge significantly less to work on your car than an Acura dealer? Just curious if anyone has done this on a regular basis. This thread got me thinking ...

 

Would you guys say $900 a good deal?

 

Besides a good price, having it done at a Honda dealer is good in that they are using Honda parts. Their techs will probably have seen a good number of TLs, meaning there is less risk of "mistakes" or other unintended drama.

 

this particular dealer has seen many Acura's as the closest Acura dealer is 35 miles from here, and I live in a somewhat big city.

 

Yeah my dealer said they seen many Acura's as well. Hey cjj2d did you have to get your tensioner replaced as well, I called them and they said it's not included.

 

Im only at 73k but when I was at the dealer out of curiosity I asked how much it costs and he quoted me $1600. So 699 seams pretty good to me. Since you are at 90k and you would go for it you might want to ask the dealer if you would have to go back at 105 to get the computer reset or anything like that

 

I have not got it done yet.... getting it next tuesday. going to have them check the tensioner pulley. if needed going to do it too.

 

This is an AMAZING deal! Our TL only has 60k, hope this deal is around in a couple of years when its time.

Reddell Honda is just a couple exits down from my house. Let me know how your experience goes

 

I see that we have some TN people in here! I may need to check this out since the last time I changed my oil at the dealer, one of the service rep told me it is almost time to get the timing belt done.

 

ive tried to have my local honda dealer work on my car..they always refer me to okc..an hr and a half away. They will not work on Acuras at honda...at least on in Oklahoma.

 

where are you two Tennessee'rs from? I am in the Boro.

 

Joe Marina in Tulsa will. I called them to get a quote for the timing belt change several months ago. They have a 10% coupon here http://valuenews.com/savings/savings....php?advID=394
Price quote was 914.69 then reduce that by 10% with the coupon.

 

Most Hondas will work on an Acura because its the same basic engine. V6 Accord, TLs, RLs all use the same Honda timing belt service kits.

 

I'm in the boro as well.

My wife drives the 07 TL (CBP), I drive an AP2 NFR

 

mine is a 06 RBP

 

getting the timing belt service tomorrow! will report back how they do.

 

I received two flyers in the mail yesterday from the store where I bought both of my 3G TL's advertising a "Timing Belt Service Special" for $399.95. This is just a timing belt replacement and inspection of the "water pump, accessory belts, and cooling system hoses".

I don't go back to car stores for service unless absolutely necesary.

 

I paid 800 with all 4 brakes and routers replaced!

 

wow, nice deals.

Acura wants $975

Honda is doing it for $699

 

i am getting the tension pulley replaced as well cause its squeaky when started and an annoying tapping while running.

 

well, all in all I am happy with the service from Reddell.

In and out today with no issues. Changed the tension pulley on the timing belt as well today, and was out the door for a little over $800.

 

also got a coupon in the mail today from Acura "$100 off timing belt service". but at $999 I still made off better.

 

Damn good deal.