Does the 2003 Accord have a timing belt or chain? Does it make a difference? TIA
Can't help you with what that Accord has, but YES it does make a difference... With the chain you can have this ancient engine and mechanics can listen to the car and say... naaa you don't need to change it yet at around 180+ With the belt, you pretty much need to do it when the manual (or someone who knows the car) says. Just my 2 cents. -D
4 cylinder has a chain 6 cylinder has a belt The primary difference to you the owner is that the belt requires a periodic change and the chain does not. Other differences are slightly lower engine noise with a belt, perhaps better efficiency with a belt. Dave
I'd vote for the belt over the chain. Chains, while reliable, can stretch over time and chain tensioners can fail. Belts go a reliable distance, are quiet and when they need changing . .. you'd probably better change your water pump too. This makes for greater reliability at high mileages albeit with some greater expense.
