Comments on: 5 Symptoms of a Bad Timing Belt (and Replacement Cost)

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:31:48 +0000

That’s strange, because usually timing chains components don’t require maintenance unless there is a specific problem that needs to be addressed, or you’re tearing into the motor for another repair.

What I would do is double check against the owner’s manual, the Acura forums, and maybe even the factory service manual to see if any of those sources mention a standard maintenance interval on any of the timing chain components. If the tensioner is known to go bad on that car, it might be wise to do that maintenance after all, even if it’s not specifically called for. The Acura forums (or Facebook groups) should be able to point you in the right direction there.

By: Damian Sco

Damian Sco — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 21:15:17 +0000

I have a 2015 (7 year old) TLX with only 26,600 miles. I was just informed that since it is 7 years old, the timing chain et al will cost me $1,750 (assuming the other parts will be replaced as well). Since your comments indicate you are not aware of any 4 year tie criteria, is the Acura mechanic correct? With the Honda needing 105k miles (above) before replacement, shouldn’t mine go longer than the mileage despite the years or do the years take precedence?

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:08:19 +0000

In reply to Ian Andersen. That does seem like a lot. If there is a severe maintenance interval in the manual, you could follow that. Most people replace their timing belts between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.

By: Ian Andersen

Ian Andersen — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:04:58 +0000

Hello, my wife’s 2016 keep renegade manual says 15 years or 150,000 miles on the timing belt. It’s seems way to much she’s has 50,000 on the keep right now… when should I get it changed? 80,000? I would take it to the dealership because it’s a pain to work on

By: Travis Tattrie

Travis Tattrie — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:19:49 +0000

In reply to Tanya Eagar.

1750 … omg..
Way to much.

By: Travis Tattrie

Travis Tattrie — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:18:29 +0000

In reply to Cindy.

1600 seems really expensive…
I would shop around.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:22:00 +0000

In reply to Deborah.

Do you have an idea of what you might have run over? I’m wondering if something broke in the engine that caused a similar jolt to what you might feel if you ran something over.

My next steps would be to scan for codes. Unfortunately that’s not a lot of info to go off of by itself. Did you have the car towed? Will the car start and run now?

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:18:23 +0000

Yesterday I was driving my Cadillac STS on the freeway and I ran something over however second later the car stopped reacting when I pushed the pedal for the gas I pulled over to the side of the freeway and turned the car off once I started it back the car would turn on but the engine wouldn’t start up or car wouldn’t drive what could have tore at the bottom causing this to happen?

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:43:19 +0000

In reply to James. That sounds a little expensive. Why did they quote you on a timing chain if you went in with a high idle?

By: James

James — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:28:03 +0000

I’m driving 2015 Hyundai Sonata and it’s on 108137miles.
My car read high idle, check engine light on and theleration not work as normal (it won’t pick up the speed as usual).
And I came to check and they ran diagnostics test. They said it timing chain and it would cost almost $4000. It sounds very expensive. Is it normal?