[Dleed]

I recently purchased a one owner, dealer serviced RL. The Carfax shows the timing
Belt replacement done in 2009 @ 49,000 miles. The car currently has 130,000 miles on it. No where on the Carfax does it show another timing belt service. I inspected the timing belt and it appears almost new. The date code shows the belt
#1 so it is either 2011 or 2021. Attached are images of the belt. Any guesses as to how old this belt is by looking at it's condition? Thanks in advance.

 

[johnmark9120]

i you have to change it this was in worst in condition

 

[Dleed]

Your answer is not clear to me

 

[RxRC]

You're saying you see a date code in those photos? Do you have a paper receipt for the 2009 change or just Carfax?

 

[Dleed]

The date code is in the first image. The first numbers are run numbers, second number is the year and last number is the week. So this belt is either 2011 or 2021. I have the carfax
And have spoken to the dealer. I don't have the
receipt. Everything on the Carfax shows regular maintenance done according to recommended
Schedule. Carfax shows a belt replaced in 2009, 7 years and that was confirmed by the dealer.
I realize Carfax is based on who enters the information but based on my own experience,
I believe Carfax to be accurate. Of course, not all repair facilities share with Carfax. A Vegas
Honda dealership that I have had experience with does not report to Carfax.
The belt looks to be in good condition but appearance can be deceiving.

 

[Retaile23]

Appearances can be deceiving, I've changed out belts that looked brand new but had high mileage. What is not considered is the water pump, belt tensioner and seals. If those all look good, the work could be deferred, however what you're really dealing with is peace of mind. Good luck!

 

[Kevinmac]

Time 7 years or 90k miles for tgat year, not just mileage! Your due for a change, you are not seeing the underside of the belt, where cracks form! Water pump and tensioner should be replaced with the belt.

 

[RxRC]

I think everyone would agree 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, is a good rule of thumb.

Some people like to go longer. I believe when I got my RL the belt was original. 18 years old, 90,000 miles.

 

[Dleed]

Thanks to all for your input. Time for a timing belt service. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!