When To Replace?

Luckily Honda has a recommended schedule of when to replace your the timing belt for your Honda Pilot. It is recommended to replace the timing belt every 60,000 - 100,000 miles, or every 7 to 10 years, whichever happens first. It is important to replace your timing belt even if your Honda PIlot is below the recommended replacement mileage if your have gone 7 to 10 years without replacing the timing belt, since rubber within the belt can still degrade over time without mileage. For more information on if you need to get your Honda Pilot's timing belt replaced be sure to speak with one of our excellent team members!

What Is The Timing Belt?

The timing belt is an essential part of the engine that keeps all of its moving parts in sync with one another. It synchronizes the movement of the camshaft and crankshaft, making sure the fuel and exhaust valves open at the correct time during the pistons cycle. If the belt breaks, the valves will collide with the pistons instead of opening for them. This causes catastrophic damage to the engine and escalates into the rest of the car not functioning correctly.

Signs Of A Broken Timing Belt

There are a few signs your timing belt may be broken and in need of replacement. Your check engine light is likely to come on in response to a timing belt failure. Your Honda Pilot may also experience engine misfires, oil leaks or sudden losses of power. The engine may also fail to start, so if you experience any of these it is likely time to get your Honda Pilot checked.

Next Steps

It is important when taking care of your Honda Pilot to always be keeping up to date with its maintenance, especially for a part as vital to its smooth operation as the timing belt. Ignoring your cars general maintenance can lead to major problems later on as worn parts may then also damage other nearby components, compromising the vehicles ability to drive. If your Honda Pilot's timing belt needs replacement, or you just haven't brought your car in for maintenance in a while, schedule using the link below and our team of expert technicians will make sure your ride stays safe and smooth.