My uncle told me to skip the timing belt on my 2001 Accord, and now I am out $2,800

Blair Stone · 2026-09-29T21:20:02.523582+00:00

He said those belts last forever and I should save my money. 62,000 miles later the belt snapped on I-35 near Waco, and the valves kissed the pistons. Guess I learned the hard way that "lifetime" advice from family does not come with a warranty.

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