When should I change my Honda timing chain?

When should I change my timing belt on a Honda Accord? The timing belt on a Honda Accord generally needs to be replaced about every 60,000-100,000 miles. When it’s time to replace your timing belt, it’s a good idea to ask your mechanic to check the water pump, timing belt, and pulleys all at the same time.

Do timing chains need maintenance?

A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.

Do timing chains last longer than belts?

In summary: Timing chains last longer than timing belts, but they are a bit more expensive. There are no performance gains or fuel efficiency gains if you use one over the other. Cheaper cost was the main reason for the use of timing belts in cars.

Why does Honda use timing belts?

Timing belt advantages: Cheaper to manufacture and quieter. Timing belt disadvantages: Requires periodic replacement and can fail without warning. Timing chain advantages: Durable and tends to becoming noisy before catastrophic failure occurs. Timing chain disadvantages: More costly to manufacture and can be noisier.

What does a worn timing chain sound like?

There is a rattling sound. A lax timing chain, or worse, a broken timing chain with loose parts within the engine, will produce a rattling sound when your car is idling. This rattling sound is typically most prominent while the engine heats up and disappears after some time.

Are timing chains better than belts?

Most automakers recommend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 to 105,000 miles. Timing chains are heavier and more complex than timing belts, but they also last much longer. Really, unless there’s a problem, timing chains don’t have a replacement interval.

How do you diagnose a bad timing chain?

These signs include:

1. Rattling Sound on Starting the Engine or Idling. A common finding in a vehicle with a bad timing chain is unusual rattling noise when the engine is started or when brakes are engaged.
2. Misfiring Engine.
3. Contaminated Engine Oil.
4. Check Engine Light.
5. Inability to Start the Engine.