2010 odyssey timing belt

stew47 wrote:
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I have a 2010 odyssey that is nearing 105000 and sounds like I should be thinking timing belt. what other maintenance would everyone recommend? what are some good prices? I have a mechanic that I will probably use. I buy parts and he does the work but more info is always nice to know.

Personally, I like to use rock auto since I know the actual brand of parts I'm purchasing from them. As for recommended maintenance, consult your owner's manual. Being a 2010, most of the car manufacturers have digital versions of the owner's manual so you can see what's due at 105,000 miles. Personally, some thing I like to do is change the water pump at that mileage and when changing the timing belt, I like to change all the idler pullies with it as well along with any seals that are recommended for your specific engine while you're in there that deep. That way, you don't have to pop it all open again to serve another part that fails. Parts are cheap, it's the labor that's pricey but it sounds like you have a competent mechanic you work with already. You might as well do what you can when you're already that deep into the engine.

Your best advice would probably be from one of the Honda specific forums as I'm not familiar with that particular motor. But typically, I can tell you that on similar models of front wheel drive autos, now is a good time to replace the water pump and other components.

You mentioned that you have a mechanic you will use. Why not listen to his advice on what else you might need? Also, the practice of you buying the parts and the mechanic installing them can come back to bite you; the mechanic then only has to guarantee his labor, not the parts. If a part fails, you're on your own. If the mechanic supplies the parts AND labor, he guarantees both. JMHO and I don't see much savings in supplying your own parts in the long run.

I am a Honda tech......use Honda parts! Replace the belt, belt tensioner, water pump, and serpentine belt.
You should also be replacing the spark plugs @ that mi. Have your tech keep a close eye out on #1 through #4 plugs when taking them out. (back 3 cyls. & the one closest to serpentine belt on frt. row). If any of those 4 show any signs of oil fouling your a candidate for piston rings. Honda has an issue with them and has extended your warr.
Your pcm may need a software update as well. My dlr is doing a couple a week.Don't mean to scare ya, just laying down facts.

I'm surprised a 2010 still has a belt, I thought mfg's were moving away from belts. If it does, definitely replace the water pump, tensioner and serpentine belt. The parts are very cheap compared to the labor, so get OEM.

Apples and oranges i guess :W

We drive a Toyota. I rely heavily on the literature that came with the car. It says what to do when.

If I would ask my stealer, I would have to refinance my house to pay for all their "recommended" maintenance.

Had our timing belt, water pump and serpentine belt replaced in June along with my satellite/navigation antenna on our 09 Odyssey at 142000 miles. The antenna cover decided it wanted to leave and imprint itself on another car on I20 the week before. Total cost $620. I used my regular mechanic who does most of our out of warranty work.