acura tl 2010

So i just purchased a 2010 acura tl over the weekend. have a powertrain warranty on it. it has 100k miles and I am asking if the powertrain warranty covers timing belt/ water pump (it does but just wanted to see what he says). he trying to tell me they are normal wear and tear items and he doesn't think they are covered under the policy says he will ask tmo. He is also saying how it isn't necessary for me to do it now as he says the recommended is 105-110k. I don't know what he trying to pull here. am i tripping or is he trying to avoid having me replace them. He says to wait until there is evidence/sign of the need and that some cars run for 200k without it being replaced.

heyjon

Preventative maintanence doesn’t fall under the warranty work umbrella as far as I’m aware.

horseshoez

iTrader: (2)

@acura tl 2010, it sounds like the dealer is being straight with you, no extended warranty will cover a timing belt service, ever. That said, some extended maintenance agreements might. As for when to replace the belt, the 105,000 mile mark is what is recommended by Honda/Acura; some cars have the belt (or more likely the tensioner) fail in the low 100,000 mile range, others last a lot longer; given a timing belt service costs a fraction of what an engine repair would cost from a belt failure (regardless of reason), you should either pony up to replace the belt on your "new" TL, or not drive it until you have the time/money/energy to get the service performed.

fiatlux

It might cover the water pump, but I highly doubt it covers the timing belt as that’s a wear item.

acura tl 2010

Thanks all for the responses. So from my understanding warranty only covers failure of a part not any sort of preventive measure, even when i reach 105k and it is recommended to switch at that point? I can afford timing belt replacement but i was hopeful it would fall under the powertrain warranty.

fiatlux

Yes, a warranty only effects defects and not wear parts. Wiper blades, brake pads, tires, clutches, belts, oils, coolant, etc. are not covered. The only time these would be covered is if there's premature or unusual wear.

horseshoez

iTrader: (2)

One additional thing to keep in mind, when you do your timing belt job, in addition to the usual belt, tensioner and pulley, I strongly recommend you consider replacing the following optional things as well:

• Water Pump
• Front Crank Seal
• Both Cam Seals
• Reseal the oil pump

Thermoguy

You should have made the new timing belt part of the purchase of the car. Buying a car at 100K then having to spend another $1500 within 5-10K miles, you should have said, I'll take it if you do the service. Sounds like it is probably too late for you.