Should I replace my timing belt NOW ?
Have a 2001 Honda Odyssey .................177 kms
Was at the Honda dealership today for some other work and they mentioned that at 160 k mark the maintenance schedule suggests replacing it. The quote or my other work is $ 700 - their quote for timing belt & stuff just under $ 700 - another $ 700 .....tough nut , particulalry at XMAS.
Frankly , I'd rather sink money in for 4 new snow tires - if i had a choice. How long could I go on driving on the timing belt before I'm realy 'pushing it' ?
I mean, can I wait a few months ( April / May ) to do it or am i drivng on borrowed time if i don't do it ' soon'??? .... ( drive about 350 km a week )
Spend $ 700 on belt now or later ?
Was at the Honda dealership today for some other work and they mentioned that at 160 k mark the maintenance schedule suggests replacing it. The quote or my other work is $ 700 - their quote for timing belt & stuff just under $ 700 - another $ 700 .....tough nut , particulalry at XMAS.
Frankly , I'd rather sink money in for 4 new snow tires - if i had a choice. How long could I go on driving on the timing belt before I'm realy 'pushing it' ?
I mean, can I wait a few months ( April / May ) to do it or am i drivng on borrowed time if i don't do it ' soon'??? .... ( drive about 350 km a week )
Spend $ 700 on belt now or later ?