Timing Belt Replacement Recommendation For 2004 Acura TL

20

Asked by freddie0408 Jun 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM about the 2004 Acura TL FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Acura manual recommends 90,000 miles to replace timeing belt.  Car hasn't been driven much, so I only have approx. 67, 800 miles on it over 9 years of ownership.  

Dealer advises me that Acura recommends replacement at 90,000 miles or every 6 years because of possible deterioration over time.  He told me that they also replace the water pump and coolant as part of the timing belt service.  He says the cost will be approx. $800.

My TL owners manual says 90,00 miles with no mention of a time requirement.  Is the 6 yr. recommendation from my dealer valid?  The car is in great shape and still runs and looks like new.

Thanks for your input and help.

1 Answer

20

Thanks, Tom. I also checked some other reputable sites and they all agree with what you say........this service is basically overdue at this point and it's a gamble from here on in. So rather than risk destroying the engine, I'm going ahead with the replacement next week. Thanks again for your help.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Collin Fox
    Reputation
    2,010
  • #2
    Josh Bergren
    Reputation
    1,840
  • #3
    darkoM
    Reputation
    1,500
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 919 listings starting at $2,799
Used Acura TSX
3 Great Deals out of 21 listings starting at $4,888
Used Lexus IS
20 Great Deals out of 308 listings starting at $6,449
Used Honda Civic
173 Great Deals out of 3,635 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Camry
57 Great Deals out of 968 listings starting at $2,212
Used Acura MDX
32 Great Deals out of 763 listings starting at $5,980
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,187 listings starting at $1,995
Used Lexus GS
21 listings starting at $6,995
Used Acura RL
4 listings
Used Honda Accord Coupe
6 Great Deals out of 64 listings starting at $3,685
Used Lexus ES
16 Great Deals out of 189 listings starting at $4,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.