Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

1997 Acura 2.2CL StandardSECTION Timing Belt Interference Check Menu
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Integra
1986-89 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
1992-93 (2) 1.7L 4-Cyl. 90,000
1990-93 (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. 90,000
1994-97 (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. (Exc. VTEC) 90,000
" (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. (VTEC) 90,000
Legend
1986-88 (2) 2.5L V6 90,000
1987-90 (2) 2.7L V6 90,000
1991-95 (2) 3.2L V6 (3) 60,000
NSX, NSX-T 1992-97 (2) 3.0L V6 90,000
Vigor 1992-94 (2) 2.5L 5-Cyl. 90,000
12.5TL 1995-96 (2) 2.5L 5-Cyl. 90,000
3.2TL 1996-97 (2) 3.2L V6 90,000
3.5RL 1996-97 (2) 3.5L V6 90,000
SLX 1996-97 (2) 3.2L V6 60,000
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.
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