Timing Belts need to be changed around 100k miles or every 6 years. These are safe averages. Timing Belts like tires breakdown with age so it is not just a mileage issue.
Other indicatons are an engine that runs rough when coming to a stop or idling. Worn timing belt result in trouble codes from the camshaft or crankshaft sensors, causing a dashboard warning light.
The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine is normally only replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
It's actually a timing belt and the recommended interval for replacement is every 50,000 miles.
The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine, there is no interval.
There is no recommended replacement interval given for the chain replacement timing belts are critical, chains are not.
120k miles.
Timing chain. If it had a belt you would see the replacement interval in your manual.
The timing chain does not have a service interval. It only needs replaced if there is a failure.
It depends which engine you have in your 2007 Honda Accord. The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine uses a timing chain which does not need to be replaced. However, the 3.0L V6 uses a timing belt.The belt in the V6 has a recommended service interval and failure can be catastrophic to the engine. I believe the interval is every 105k, but consult with your Honda technician for exact replacement interval recommendations.The chain in the 4-cylinder does not require service.
The timing chain has no regularly scheduled time or mileage for replacement. It will normally last the life of the engine. They are routinely replaced when a complete overhaul is done. You will know if it needs service. It will become noisy, and your engine may not run correctly if it jumps a tooth.
Timing chains usually do not have a service interval. Timing belts do, 60,000 -100,000 miles
The 1.3CDTI engine has a Timing Chain, not a Belt. There is no specified Replacement Interval. It only needs to be replaced if diagnosed as noisy, indicating wear to it and/or its Tensioner Mechanism or guides.
It has a timing BELT. Ford's recommended replacement interval is at 120,000 miles.