A belt or a hose in your Honda going bad? The system it helps run -- the alternator, for example, or the AC, or even the power steering -- will likely stop working. That happens, and costly repairs are sure to follow.

Our advice: swap out the old for the new to stay ahead of trouble, and sooner rather than later. You're in luck; we stock a huge selection of genuine Honda replacements. Take advantage of big discounts and fast stateside shipping; order today.

All About Honda Belts & Hoses

When Belts & Hoses Should be Replaced

When you see the signs they're going bad, or when you hit the mileage or year benchmarks specified in the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual. Symptoms of belt and hose failure include:

Obvious damage or looseness
Screeching or chirping noises
Fluid leaks
Battery trouble
Lighting malfunctions
Engine overheats
Misfires

In any case, run an inspection to figure out what belt or hose is the culprit: the serpentine, drive or timing belt, the radiator or heater core hose, a fuel, brake or air intake hose, or otherwise.

How Often to Change a Belt or Hose

Check your manual's schedule for this info. Timing belts, for example, get changed every 60,000 to 90,000 miles, most of the time. Serpentine belts, for another example, get replaced every 90,000 miles or so, usually. Most hoses, however, you swap out about every 4 years.

Honda Belt & Hose Replacement Costs, on Average

You might be looking at paying a couple hundred dollars for things like serpentine belts and brake hoses; others can get pricier from there, with fuel hoses, for instance, running $500 plus, radiator hoses going for anywhere from $540 to $620, timing belts costing $1,100 or more, and so on. Expenses can even depend on Honda model, and on whether you schedule a service appointment at a Honda dealer to have the work done. At any rate, be sure you use OEM replacements; they're your best bet for fit and function.