camshaft chain change interval

**splashalot2000** · 15-01-2008 06:55 PM

Hello all

I'm currently looking at buying a new Accord Euro and am wondering what is Honda's recommendation for changing the camshaft chain?

Could an owner please check their service manual and advise the time and distance interval (eg. 5 years or 150,000km, whichever comes first)?

Many thanks in advance.

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**destrukshn** · 15-01-2008 06:58 PM

you don't
lol

**Drew** · 15-01-2008 07:00 PM

Chains rarely if ever need to be changed

Belts on the other hand do need to be changed

**destrukshn** · 15-01-2008 07:03 PM

yah, they don;t really break, or shouldn't.
they may get noisy.
but that's about it.
rarely, you would replace one.

**splashalot2000** · 15-01-2008 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by destrukshn

yah, they don;t really break, or shouldn't.
they may get noisy.
but that's about it.
rarely, you would replace one.

I know that Subaru recommend changeing their chains on the H6 engine - from memory every 150,000kms, so I assumed Honda would recommend a similar interval.

Does the Euro service manual specify the chain never has to be changed?

BTW, the Euro's camshaft chain is a major reason for us trading our rubber belt 2.5 Subaru Liberty :-)

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**yfin** · 15-01-2008 08:06 PM

The chain is supposedly maintenance free. Should last the life of the engine.

**Spicey** · 15-01-2008 08:08 PM

Chains and guides only need to be replaced when noisy, not by a specified "interval". There is a very good chance you will never have to replace the chain on the Euro.

**splashalot2000** · 15-01-2008 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Spicey

Chains and guides only need to be replaced when noisy, not by a specified "interval". There is a very good chance you will never have to replace the chain on the Euro.

That's great news - I'm sick of the expense of changeing rubber cambelts.

Many thanks all.

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**Spicey** · 16-01-2008 06:06 AM

Go the Euro

**BiLL|z0r** · 16-01-2008 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by splashalot2000

I know that Subaru recommend changeing their chains on the H6 engine - from memory every 150,000kms, so I assumed Honda would recommend a similar interval.

*see good opportunity to praise Honda*
That's why Honda is better than Subaru.

**splashalot2000** · 16-01-2008 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r

*see good opportunity to praise Honda*
That's why Honda is better than Subaru.

I must admit our Liberty has been less than a paragon of reliability - I'm pretty reluctant to buy another Subaru as I think they're trading on the excellent reputation of the older models.

I've driven the Euro and love it - it's such a balanced car - it does everything well and nothing badly, and the size is perfect for our family car. The Euro would be my wife's car, as I have a new Golf GTI.

This forum is part of my research, but I've so far not uncovered any significant issues with the Euro - they seem pretty bullet-proof. My only decision is whether to wait for the new model, but that's the subject of another thread....

Thanks for all the replies.

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**tony1234** · 16-01-2008 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by splashalot2000

I must admit our Liberty has been less than a paragon of reliability - I'm pretty reluctant to buy another Subaru as I think they're trading on the excellent reputation of the older models.

I've driven the Euro and love it - it's such a balanced car - it does everything well and nothing badly, and the size is perfect for our family car. The Euro would be my wife's car, as I have a new Golf GTI.

This forum is part of my research, but I've so far not uncovered any significant issues with the Euro - they seem pretty bullet-proof. My only decision is whether to wait for the new model, but that's the subject of another thread....

Thanks for all the replies.

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What problems have you had with your Liberty?I've had a 2000 RX and a 2002 RX both manual prior to my 06 Euro.