My 2006 TL only has 29,000 miles but Acura says the timing belt should be changed because of age (7 years). Anyone here have experience with this?

 

Over time, that rubber will start to break down naturally. The only thing that sucks is if your original timing belt was to snap, Acura is now not liable for it (assuming it's been over 7 years).

 

oh boy...here we go...

there is nothing the the 3G owner's manual about the 7 yr replacement. and we all know that rubber breaksdown over time. how much time is tough to say.

there have been members that have replaced at 8 yrs and low miles, even as long as 10 yrs and low miles (yes, i know the 3G is not that old yet). there are other members that will be close to the MID/105k and around the 7 yr mark and they replace before the MID cues them.

of the members that have waited to replace on a low mileage TL (04-05 owners), have found that their existing TB looked pretty good, almost brand new as they said.

outside of the forums i have read of owners of cars with low mileage, change their TB at 9 or 10 yrs without any issues (these appear to be the avg type car owners out there that rarely read their manual or pay much attention to their maintenance schedule until they are prompted by a mechanic.

certainly there is risk of the TB fraying or snapping and then your engine goes boom. so ultimately it is up to you. i'm sure you could get away with waiting to the 8th or 9th yr since your car seen little service at 29k miles (which is stupid low for a 7 yr old car).

i'm at 8 yrs and 57k miles on my TL...i will probably look into getting the TB done next year. i feel your dilemma.

 

dealership I heard will run you like 1200 for timing belt and water pump. ive found timingbelt kit with pump for like 200 I believe, with a 3yr warranty. my 03 cl needs change asap.

 

also I just joined.. how do I post my own quetion in the forum's. if someone could assist me it be awesome

 

Thanks for making a long story short...I just wish I had the luxury of that dilemma.

 

Not a %100 sure but I think you have to wait the 15 days + 5 post first.

 

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not sure where in PA youre located but if your near Hamilton NJ I would give them a call and see if their timing belt special still applies to acura's

http://www.hamiltonhonda.net/special...f53df078fddb93