> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>
> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.

Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.

 

william1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>
>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>

How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
year.

The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
the engine if it failed.

--
JD..

 

william1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>
>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>

How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
year.

The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
the engine if it failed.

--
JD..

 

william1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>
>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>

How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
year.

The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
the engine if it failed.

--
JD..

 

On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
> >> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
> >> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
> >> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>
> >> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> > Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> > long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> > better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>
> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
> year.
>
> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
> the engine if it failed.
>
> --
> JD..

I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.

 

On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
> >> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
> >> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
> >> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>
> >> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> > Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> > long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> > better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>
> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
> year.
>
> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
> the engine if it failed.
>
> --
> JD..

I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.

 

On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
> >> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
> >> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
> >> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>
> >> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>
> > Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
> > long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
> > better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>
> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
> year.
>
> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
> the engine if it failed.
>
> --
> JD..

I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.

 

caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>> year.
>>
>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>> the engine if it failed.
>>
>> --
>> JD..
>
> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>
You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.

I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.

--
JD..

 

caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>> year.
>>
>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>> the engine if it failed.
>>
>> --
>> JD..
>
> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>
You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.

I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.

--
JD..

 

caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses are very
>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and belts
>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even worse.
>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>> year.
>>
>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>> the engine if it failed.
>>
>> --
>> JD..
>
> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>
You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.

I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.

--
JD..

 

JD wrote:
> caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses
>>>>> are very
>>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and
>>>>> belts
>>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even
>>>>> worse.
>>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>>> year.
>>>
>>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>>> the engine if it failed.
>>>
>>> --
>>> JD..
>>
>> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
>> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
>> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
>> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
>> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
>> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
>> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
>> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
>> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
>> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>>
> You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
> car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
> with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.
>
> I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
> since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.
>
some belts are cheap crap. some aren't. you're right, honda don't make
the belts, but they buy in bulk and sell the highest quality at a price
that is within a few bucks of the cheapest nastiest alternatives.
"saving" that money on a cheap belt is not the smart choice.

 

JD wrote:
> caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses
>>>>> are very
>>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and
>>>>> belts
>>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even
>>>>> worse.
>>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>>> year.
>>>
>>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>>> the engine if it failed.
>>>
>>> --
>>> JD..
>>
>> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
>> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
>> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
>> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
>> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
>> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
>> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
>> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
>> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
>> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>>
> You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
> car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
> with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.
>
> I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
> since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.
>
some belts are cheap crap. some aren't. you're right, honda don't make
the belts, but they buy in bulk and sell the highest quality at a price
that is within a few bucks of the cheapest nastiest alternatives.
"saving" that money on a cheap belt is not the smart choice.

 

JD wrote:
> caboose1977@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Jun 20, 6:55 pm, JD <J...@example.invalid> wrote:
>>> william1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>>> Honda gives you a time and mileage for everything. Belts and hoses
>>>>> are very
>>>>> susceptible to wear from time. I would have all of the hoses and
>>>>> belts
>>>>> replaced. Also, regardless of low mileage, be sure to change oil on a
>>>>> beast that old at least every 6 months.
>>>>> And remember, that dry desert heat makes your wear on rubber even
>>>>> worse.
>>>> Just remember that it was Honda's belts and hoses that lasted this
>>>> long. The belts and hoses that you get at the dealership will be a
>>>> better quality than the stuff that you will get at Kragen or Autozone.
>>> How much longer do you think the Honda belts and hoses will last?
>>> Especially the timing belt. Are the belts and hoses good for another
>>> year? If I only plan to keep the car for another year, is there any need
>>> to do a bunch of maintenance on the car? I only drive it 2,000 miles a
>>> year.
>>>
>>> The timing belt is my biggest concern since it could seriously damage
>>> the engine if it failed.
>>>
>>> --
>>> JD..
>>
>> I was not trying to say that you shouldn't replace the timing belt,
>> accessory belts or the hoses, I was just trying to point out that the
>> OEM parts have lasted fifteen years so far and that should show you
>> that that are quality parts. If you decide to change them I would
>> suggest that you use OEM parts. I even use OEM oil filters for any
>> foreign car that I am working on. I don't think I would push the
>> timing belt too much further I would go ahead and have that replaced.
>> If you don't and it brakes you will be very sorry. Also if the thing
>> has lasted you this long and has been reliable and has such low miles
>> I wouldn't ever get rid of it. Trust me it's nice to have a spare car.
>>
> You've hit the nail on the head. I don't really want to get rid of the
> car but I don't like having them worked on. I've had really back luck
> with mechanics doing poor work and creating more problems than they fixed.
>
> I don't know if it's that important to replace the belts with OEM belts
> since I'd guess Honda doesn't really make the belts. I don't know.
>
some belts are cheap crap. some aren't. you're right, honda don't make
the belts, but they buy in bulk and sell the highest quality at a price
that is within a few bucks of the cheapest nastiest alternatives.
"saving" that money on a cheap belt is not the smart choice.