Acura Timing Belt Replacement & Service in Miami

Of all the service intervals on all the vehicles in the Acura programme, this is the one that matters most. Not because timing belt replacement is the most complex service — it is a defined procedure with known components, clear access requirements, and a specific concurrent replacement protocol. It matters most because the Acura MDX's 3.5L V6 is an interference engine with a rubber timing belt that requires replacement at a specific mileage and calendar interval — and because the consequence of the belt failing before that interval is reached is engine destruction at whatever speed the vehicle is travelling when it happens. No warning. No gradual deterioration. No opportunity to pull over and assess. The belt breaks, the pistons contact the valves, and the engine is destroyed. The Coral Gables MDX owner who does not know their engine has a timing belt, the Brickell owner who knew at purchase but has lost track of the mileage, the Key Biscayne owner whose MDX was purchased used and whose service records do not clearly document whether the belt was replaced — every one of them is driving toward a preventable catastrophe. At Green's Garage, the timing belt interval is confirmed at every Acura MDX service visit. Any MDX with unknown belt history receives a timing belt replacement recommendation as the first service priority before any deferred maintenance conversation begins. The belt, water pump, tensioner, and idler pulleys are replaced as a complete service — because the labour to access the timing system is the same whether one component or all of them are replaced, and carrying an original water pump forward on a new belt is carrying a known failure risk into the interval that the new belt is designed to protect.

The Most Important Interval in the Acura Programme — And the Most Serious Consequence of Missing ItThe J35Y 3.5L V6 in the Acura MDX uses a rubber timing belt, not a timing chain. The J35Y is an interference engine — pistons and valves occupy the same cylinder space at different points in the combustion cycle, separated only by the timing belt's synchronisation of the crankshaft and camshafts. If the timing belt breaks or slips, the pistons contact the open valves immediately. Bent or broken valves, cylinder head damage, and potential piston damage result — a repair cost several times the cost of a scheduled replacement. The belt gives no warning before it fails. Miami's year-round UV radiation and sustained engine bay heat deteriorate the belt's rubber compound on a timeline that may be shorter than the mileage interval suggests. Any Acura MDX with a timing belt that is unknown, overdue by mileage, overdue by calendar, or deteriorated by Miami's UV environment is the highest-urgency service item in the programme. Call (305) 575-2389 with your VIN if you are unsure whether your Acura MDX has a timing belt or a chain.

The Interference Engine — Why a Timing Belt Failure Is Not a Breakdown. It Is Engine Destruction.

The term "interference engine" describes a specific engine design where the pistons and valves occupy overlapping space within the cylinder — not at the same time, but at positions that would overlap if they were not perfectly synchronised by the timing system. In a non-interference engine, the pistons never reach the space occupied by the fully-open valves — if the timing belt fails and the camshafts stop, the pistons travel up and down in the cylinder without ever contacting the valves. The engine stops and must be towed, but no internal damage occurs. The timing belt is replaced and the engine runs again.

The J35Y V6 is an interference engine. The pistons reach into the space occupied by the fully-open valves. The timing belt is the only mechanism that prevents this contact — by ensuring the valves are always fully closed at the precise moment the pistons are at their highest position. The belt maintains this synchronisation through thousands of combustion cycles per minute, continuously, for tens of thousands of miles. If at any moment the belt breaks, skips a tooth on a worn sprocket, or slips on a hydraulic tensioner that has lost its damping — the synchronisation between the crankshaft and camshafts is lost in a fraction of a second. The pistons, still driven by the engine's inertia at full speed, travel into the space that is now occupied by an open valve. The contact force between a piston at speed and a valve stem is enormous — the valve bends, breaks, or is driven into the cylinder head. Multiple valves are typically damaged in a single belt failure event. The cylinder heads require removal and valve replacement or replacement. The pistons may be damaged from the valve contact. The repair cost is several times the cost of the replacement belt that would have prevented it.

The timing belt's most deceptive characteristic is that it gives no warning before failure. There is no squealing, no vibration, no check engine light, no gradual performance deterioration that signals an imminent failure. A timing belt that is one mile from failure performs identically to a belt with 20,000 miles of remaining service life — until it doesn't. The only reliable protection against interference engine timing belt failure is replacing the belt before the interval at which failure risk rises. That is what the service interval exists to achieve.

In Miami's UV environment, the belt's rubber compound deteriorates on a timeline that may be accelerated below the calendar interval. Any J35Y MDX that is approaching the mileage interval, approaching the calendar interval, or has an unknown belt history should have the belt replaced without waiting to see whether it fails first.

Acura Belt vs Chain Reference — Which Engine Does Your Acura Have?

This is the most common question in the Acura programme and the most important one to answer correctly. Confirm your engine code from the VIN if you are unsure which engine your specific Acura has — some model years were available with multiple engine options.

Model & Year Range	Engine	Timing Drive	Service Required
MDX 2001–2006	J35A3/A4/A5 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 105,000 miles / 7 years. Water pump, tensioner, idler pulleys concurrent. Priority service if interval is unknown or overdue.
MDX 2007–2009	J37A1 3.7L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 105,000 miles / 7 years. Same concurrent component protocol as J35A. Confirm engine code at VIN.
MDX 2010–2013	J35Z5 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 105,000 miles / 7 years. J35Z5 same fundamental belt service as J35A/J37.
MDX 2014–2020 (standard — non-hybrid)	J35Y1/Y5 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 90,000 miles / 6 years (Acura revised interval for J35Y). Water pump, tensioner, and idlers concurrent mandatory. Miami UV interval may shorten calendar threshold.
MDX 2022–present (current generation)	J35Y9 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Newest generation J35Y — same belt architecture as previous J35Y. Interval per Acura specification; lower mileage fleet at current ownership ages but belt service must be tracked from new.
MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2021	J35Y3 3.5L / J35Y6 3.0T V6 hybrid	CONFIRM AT VIN	The MDX Sport Hybrid's 3.0T V6 uses a timing chain on some configurations. VIN confirmation at booking required to determine belt or chain on this specific variant. Call with VIN before assuming chain.
RDX 2007–2012	K23A1 2.3L I4 turbo	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain — run-to-failure design with correct oil maintenance.
RDX 2013–2018	J35Z6 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 105,000 miles / 7 years. Same J35-family belt service protocol as MDX. Less commonly known — some RDX owners assume chain.
RDX 2019–present	K20C4 2.0T I4 turbo	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain. VTC solenoid oil quality concern — see Acura Engine page.
TLX 2015–2020 (2.4L)	K24W 2.4L I4	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain.
TLX 2015–2020 (3.5L V6)	J35Y2 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Belt replacement at 90,000 miles / 6 years. Same J35Y belt service as MDX. Confirm engine from VIN — some TLX owners are unaware they have the V6 variant.
TLX 2021–present	K20C4 2.0T I4 turbo	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain.
Integra 2023–present	L15CA 1.5T I4 / K20C4 2.0T	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain on all Integra variants.
ILX 2013–2022	K24Z7 2.4L I4	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain.
NSX 2017–2022	C30A / J35Y-derived 3.5T V6	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain on NSX engine.
ZDX 2024+ (EV)	Electric — no combustion engine	NO BELT/CHAIN	Battery electric — no timing system. No timing service required.
Older TL (2004–2008)	J32A3 3.2L V6 or J35Z3 3.5L V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Older TL-series V6 — belt replacement at 105,000 miles / 7 years. Extended Miami fleet at current ages: belt history confirmation priority.
Older TL (2009–2014)	J35Z6 or J37A5 V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Confirm engine from VIN. Same belt service priority as MDX at current fleet mileage.
Older RL (2005–2012)	J35A8 or J37A2 V6	TIMING BELT	Interference engine. Extended Miami fleet. Belt history confirmation and replacement where unknown or overdue.
TSX (2004–2014)	K24A2 / K24Z3 2.4L I4	TIMING CHAIN	No interval replacement required. Timing chain on all TSX four-cylinder variants.
Not sure? Unknown history?	—	CALL WITH VIN	Call (305) 575-2389 with your VIN. We will confirm the engine and timing drive system before any appointment is necessary. This takes under two minutes and removes all uncertainty.

The 2013–2018 Acura RDX timing belt is the most commonly overlooked belt in the programme. The 2013–2018 RDX uses the J35Z6 3.5L V6 — the same engine family as the MDX — with the same timing belt and the same interference engine consequence. Many RDX owners from this generation assume their vehicle has a timing chain because the current RDX (2019+) uses the K20C timing chain. The 2013–2018 RDX does not. Any owner of a 2013–2018 Acura RDX who cannot confirm their timing belt has been replaced should call (305) 575-2389 with their VIN before their next service visit.

Why Miami's UV and Heat Make the Timing Belt Calendar Interval More Important Than the Mileage Interval

Acura specifies the J35Y timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles or 6 years — whichever comes first. In most US markets, the mileage threshold is typically reached before the calendar threshold. Miami produces a different equation.

Three Miami-specific factors that make the calendar interval the primary timing belt urgency trigger:

1. Year-round UV radiation hardens and degrades the belt's rubber compound below the mileage threshold. The J35Y timing belt is a reinforced rubber toothed belt whose rubber compound must remain elastic and crack-resistant throughout its service life to maintain its tooth engagement on the sprockets and its tensile strength against sudden load changes. Miami's year-round UV radiation — among the highest UV indices in the continental US — penetrates the engine compartment through the hood gaps and through direct solar heating of the hood panel surface. The underhood surface temperature in Miami's summer sun reaches 150°F–170°F during extended sun-parked periods. This UV and heat exposure degrades the belt's rubber compound from the surface — producing micro-cracking at the tooth roots and belt backing that is not visible on a casual visual inspection but compromises the belt's structural integrity under the tensile loads of engine operation. An MDX that accumulates 45,000 miles in 6 years of Miami operation has a belt that may be at the limit of its UV-degraded structural integrity at the calendar threshold — regardless of its mileage. The calendar limit is the primary urgency threshold for any Miami MDX.

2. Extended parking under direct sun concentrates UV and heat exposure on the timing belt. Miami's outdoor parking culture — street parking in Coconut Grove, surface lots in Brickell, the Key Biscayne beachfront — means many MDX engines spend multiple hours per day under direct sun exposure with no engine operation to circulate oil or cool surfaces. An MDX that spends 8 hours per day in direct Miami sun accumulates more UV and heat exposure at the timing belt than an MDX that commutes 50 miles daily in a northern climate and parks in a covered structure. The UV damage timeline for a Miami MDX that parks outdoors is measurably different from any national average.

3. Miami's heat accelerates the hydraulic tensioner's internal oil degradation. The J35Y's automatic hydraulic belt tensioner — which maintains correct belt tension throughout the belt's service life by hydraulic pressure from a sealed internal oil reservoir — uses a small volume of hydraulic oil whose viscosity and damping properties are affected by sustained elevated temperatures. In Miami's sustained engine bay heat, the tensioner's internal oil degrades faster than in any cooler market — the tensioner's damping characteristics change over time, eventually producing a tensioner that can no longer maintain precise belt tension at cold-start oil pressure transitions and at high-RPM belt load changes. A tensioner whose damping has degraded does not necessarily produce an immediate belt failure, but it does allow the belt to experience load spikes that the tensioner was designed to absorb — accelerating tooth wear on the belt and the sprockets at a rate that the belt's remaining service life does not account for. The tensioner is replaced concurrently at every J35Y timing belt service at Green's Garage.

What Is Replaced at Every J35Y Timing Belt Service — and Why

The timing belt service at Green's Garage is not a belt swap. It is a complete timing system service — every component in the timing belt circuit that shares the belt's service life or that is only accessible during timing cover removal is assessed and replaced where appropriate at the same access event.

MANDATORY CONCURRENT REPLACEMENT

Water Pump

The J35Y's water pump is driven by the timing belt — the pump pulley sits in the belt circuit and is turned by the belt's rotation. The water pump is already fully removed and accessible during any timing belt service. Its service life is broadly similar to the belt's — the same Miami heat and operating conditions affect both components equally. A water pump not replaced at belt service may fail at 10,000–30,000 miles of the new belt — at which point the timing cover must be removed again at full labour cost to access and replace the pump. Replacing the pump during the belt service adds only the pump and gasket cost to the first visit. Not replacing it risks adding the full service labour to the second visit. The water pump is replaced at every J35Y timing belt service.

MANDATORY CONCURRENT REPLACEMENT

Hydraulic Belt Tensioner

The automatic hydraulic tensioner maintains correct belt tension throughout the belt's service life. Its internal hydraulic oil degrades from Miami's sustained engine bay heat, reducing the tensioner's damping capability — the tensioner becomes less able to absorb the belt tension spikes that occur at cold-start oil pressure transitions and at high-RPM load changes. A degraded tensioner allows belt tension variations that accelerate tooth wear on the new belt and the sprockets. The tensioner at the original belt's service life is replaced concurrently — carrying a service-life-equivalent tensioner forward on a new belt introduces a known failure risk into the new belt's interval. Replaced at every J35Y timing belt service.

MANDATORY ASSESSMENT — REPLACED WHERE WARRANTED

Idler Pulleys (x2)

The two idler pulleys that route the timing belt around the belt circuit use sealed roller bearings. Any idler bearing that shows roughness, binding, or play when assessed during timing cover removal is replaced at the same access event. A failed idler bearing — even one that is only marginally rough at the time of belt service — produces progressively increasing friction on the running belt that concentrates heat and wear at the belt's contact patch with the pulley, accelerating belt deterioration in the interval immediately following the service. Idler pulleys are assessed physically during every timing belt service and replaced wherever bearing condition warrants — whether that is one, both, or neither at any given service event.

ASSESSED CONCURRENTLY — REPLACED WHERE INDICATED

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal

The crankshaft front oil seal — the lip seal that prevents engine oil from exiting the engine at the front crankshaft journal — is directly accessible during timing cover removal. Any crankshaft front seal showing seepage or UV hardening is replaced at the same timing cover access event that the belt service requires. This is the stacked concurrent approach from the oil leak programme: a seal that requires timing cover access to replace is replaced at the timing belt service rather than at a separate visit requiring the same access again. Seal condition is assessed and the replacement recommendation discussed with the owner before the service begins.

ASSESSED FOR CONCURRENT STACKING AT HIGH MILEAGE

Valve Cover Gaskets

Not directly in the timing belt access zone, but often addressed concurrently on high-mileage MDX engines where both the timing belt and valve cover gaskets are due at the same service event. An MDX at 105,000 miles whose timing belt is overdue and whose valve cover gaskets are also seeping represents a stacking opportunity — both services require similar engine access preparation and the combined labour is less than two separate service visits. The valve cover gasket condition is noted during the timing belt service pre-assessment and concurrent service is discussed where both are due.

ASSESSED CONCURRENTLY — REPLACED WHERE INDICATED

Accessory Drive Belt and Tensioner

The engine's accessory drive belt (the serpentine belt driving the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor) is in the same service area as the timing system components and is visible during the engine front preparation for timing belt access. Any accessory belt showing cracking, glazing, or fraying is replaced at the same service event. The accessory belt tensioner spring tension is assessed — a tensioner that has lost tension from fatigue is replaced. An accessory belt failure does not produce engine damage but does produce immediate loss of electrical charging, power steering, and A/C — all of which are more inconvenient to address as an emergency than concurrently during the timing belt service.

The J35Y Timing Belt Service at Green's Garage — Step by Step

VIN confirmation, engine identification, and service history review

The specific engine is confirmed from the VIN before any appointment is scheduled — confirming whether the Acura has a J35-family timing belt or a K-series timing chain, and which specific J35 variant to confirm the correct belt and component specifications. The service history is reviewed for any documentation of previous timing belt service — date, mileage, and whether a water pump and tensioner were replaced concurrently. An MDX whose service history documents a timing belt replacement at 85,000 miles with a water pump is assessed differently from an MDX at 87,000 miles with no belt documentation in any service records. Unknown history on any J35-family Acura = same recommendation as overdue: schedule the belt service before the next use, not at the next convenient opportunity.

Pre-service assessment — belt and component condition on the vehicle

Before the timing cover is removed: the accessible portions of the timing belt, the tensioner, and the idler pulleys are visually assessed through the timing inspection cover where fitted. The accessory belt and its tensioner are assessed in the same engine bay preparation. The crankshaft front seal area is inspected for any oil seepage that should be addressed during timing cover access. Valve cover gasket condition is noted at this pre-service stage if the vehicle is at a mileage where concurrent gasket service is a reasonable discussion. The complete service scope is confirmed and discussed with the owner before the engine front work begins — no additional components are replaced without explicit authorisation.

Engine front preparation and timing cover removal

The engine is positioned at TDC (Top Dead Centre) on cylinder 1 before any timing components are disturbed — confirming the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks are at the specified alignment position. The accessory drive belt and tensioner are removed. The crankshaft pulley and timing cover are removed — providing full access to the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys, water pump, and crankshaft front seal. The timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets are confirmed at TDC before the old belt is removed. Photographic documentation of the timing mark positions before removal confirms the reference that the new belt installation will be verified against.

Component replacement — belt, water pump, tensioner, idlers, and seals

Old timing belt removed and discarded. Water pump removed — old gasket surfaces cleaned to bare metal and the new pump installed with a new gasket or sealant as specified by Acura for this engine. New hydraulic tensioner installed in the released position. New idler pulleys installed where assessment confirmed bearing condition warrants replacement. Crankshaft front seal replaced where seepage or deterioration was confirmed at pre-service assessment. All new components are Acura-specification or OEM-equivalent parts — not budget aftermarket components whose material specifications and dimensional tolerances may differ from Acura's production specification. The timing system is assembled only with correct-specification parts.

New timing belt installation and timing mark verification

New timing belt installed on the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets in the correct tooth engagement at the TDC position — timing marks on all three sprockets confirmed at their specified alignment positions before the tensioner is released. Tensioner released to apply correct belt tension. Belt tension confirmed — correct deflection at the specified measurement point on the belt span. The engine is rotated by hand through two full crankshaft revolutions (four-stroke cycle) and the timing marks re-checked at TDC to confirm the belt has maintained correct timing through two complete cycles. Only when the timing marks confirm correct alignment after two rotations is the timing cover reassembled.

Assembly, coolant refill, and start-up confirmation

Timing cover and crankshaft pulley reinstalled and torqued to specification. Accessory belt and tensioner reinstalled. Coolant system refilled with the correct specification coolant and bled of air — the water pump replacement produces a coolant circuit that must be completely purged of air before any temperature assessment is meaningful. Engine started and brought to operating temperature — coolant temperature confirmed at normal operating range, no coolant leaks at any water pump gasket surface or coolant hose connection. Honda diagnostic platform oil pressure and coolant temperature live data confirmed at operating temperature before the vehicle is released. Service documented — date, mileage, all components replaced — and provided to the owner for their records and for the next belt interval reminder.

Timing Belt Replacement Interval — What Acura Specifies and What Miami's Environment Requires

J35Y V6 (2014+ MDX and 2015+ TLX 3.5L): Acura specifies 90,000 miles or 6 years — whichever comes first. In Miami's UV environment, the calendar interval is treated as the primary urgency threshold. Any J35Y-equipped Acura approaching 6 years of South Florida operation should schedule timing belt service regardless of mileage.
J35A/Z and J37A (older MDX and TL/RL): Acura specifies 105,000 miles or 7 years. Same Miami UV calendar urgency applies — calendar threshold is the primary trigger for any older V6 Acura in South Florida's UV environment.
Miami UV calendar urgency — the concrete decision rule: Any J35-family Acura whose timing belt was last replaced more than 5 years ago in South Florida's UV environment should be assessed for the belt's surface condition and replaced within the calendar year regardless of remaining mileage. Any J35-family Acura with unknown belt history should be treated as overdue regardless of mileage.
Unknown history is the most urgent category: An MDX purchased used whose belt history cannot be confirmed from service documentation — regardless of whether the dealer said "it was done" or whether the carfax shows a service record — should receive a timing belt replacement before the vehicle accumulates further mileage. The cost of a timing belt service on unknown history is a small fraction of the cost of the engine damage that an unverified belt may produce at any mileage.
The "it was replaced at the last service" conversation: Verbal assurances from a previous owner or a selling dealer that the timing belt was replaced are not documentation. Documentation is: a service receipt showing the belt part number and the labour code for timing belt removal and installation, at a specific mileage and date. If this documentation does not exist in the owner's possession, the belt history is unknown. Treat it accordingly.

What a timing belt failure on the I-95 southbound at 70 mph costs versus a scheduled replacement. A J35Y MDX timing belt failure at highway speed produces immediate engine shutdown from valve-piston contact. Towing from the highway to a shop. Cylinder head removal and valve inspection — typically one or both heads requiring valve replacement, valve seat reconditioning, and head resurface or replacement. Potential piston damage assessment. Re-assembly and timing system service. The total cost of a timing belt failure repair on a J35Y MDX is several times — and on some damage profiles, five to eight times — the cost of a complete scheduled timing belt service including water pump, tensioner, and idler pulleys. The scheduled service is not an expense. It is insurance against the unscheduled failure. In Miami's UV environment, where the belt's calendar deterioration may outpace its mileage accumulation, this insurance has a defined expiry date.

Acura Models We Service for Timing Belt in Miami

Every J35-family and J37-family Acura V6 — all generations of MDX, 2013–2018 RDX, 2015–2020 TLX 3.5L, and all older TL and RL V6 models. Call with your VIN to confirm which timing drive your specific Acura has before booking.

Acura MDX — all generations with J35A / J35Z / J35Y / J37A V6

Every MDX generation through current production using the J35-family V6 has a timing belt. Most common timing belt vehicle in the programme. Unknown history on any purchased-used MDX = immediate belt service priority.

Acura RDX (2013–2018) — J35Z6 3.5L V6

The most commonly overlooked belt in the programme. 2013–2018 RDX owners frequently assume chain because the current RDX uses a chain. The J35Z6 V6 has a timing belt. Interference engine. Same urgency as MDX.

Acura TLX (2015–2020) — J35Y2 3.5L V6 only

The 3.5L V6 TLX variant (not the 2.4L four-cylinder) has a timing belt. Confirm from VIN — not all TLX owners know which engine they have. Same J35Y service protocol as MDX.

Older Acura TL, RL (2004–2014)

Extended Miami fleet at current ages — belt history confirmation and replacement where unknown or calendar-overdue. Same J35 / J37 belt service. Many older TL and RL in Miami's fleet are approaching or past second-belt service interval.

Why Miami Acura Owners Choose Green's Garage for Timing Belt Service

VIN confirmation in under 2 minutes — belt or chain definitively confirmed before any appointment — call (305) 575-2389 with your VIN and the engine and timing drive are confirmed before scheduling; no appointment required to answer the most important question
Complete timing belt service — belt, water pump, tensioner, and idler pulleys assessed and replaced as one service event — the complete access approach that prevents the water pump from failing into the new belt's service life at the full cost of a second timing cover opening
Correct-specification OEM-equivalent components throughout — belt, tensioner, water pump, and idler pulleys to Acura's dimensional and material specifications; no budget aftermarket components whose tolerances or rubber formulations differ from the production specification the J35Y was designed around
Timing mark double-verification — confirmed at TDC before removal and after installation through two complete crankshaft rotations — the process that confirms the new belt is correctly timed before the timing cover is sealed
Miami UV calendar interval treated as primary urgency threshold — any J35-family Acura at 5+ years of South Florida operation is discussed for belt service at the calendar threshold regardless of remaining mileage
Unknown belt history treated as overdue — not as "probably fine" — the only safe approach to an unverified J35-family Acura belt is to replace it; the cost of a correct assumption either way is asymmetric
Crankshaft front seal and accessory belt assessed concurrently at every timing belt service — any seal or belt showing deterioration is addressed at the same access event; the stacked concurrent approach that prevents the return visit for a component adjacent to the completed repair
Timing belt interval confirmed at every MDX service visit regardless of presenting concern — the most consequential safety interval in the Acura programme is tracked and communicated at every Green's Garage MDX service appointment
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Schedule Your Acura Timing Belt Service in Miami

Whether your MDX is approaching 90,000 miles, approaching 6 years of South Florida operation, has unknown belt history from a used purchase, your 2013–2018 RDX has never had the belt confirmed, your TLX 3.5L is overdue, or you simply want to confirm whether your Acura has a timing belt before your next service — the first step is a two-minute call with your VIN.

We are located at 2221 SW 32nd Ave., Miami, FL 33145, serving Acura owners throughout Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, South Miami, Pinecrest, and Key Biscayne. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Call (305) 575-2389 now. Give us your VIN. We will tell you in under two minutes whether your Acura has a timing belt or chain, what the interval is, and whether it is due, approaching, or overdue based on the mileage and calendar date. This call is the most important two minutes in your Acura's service history if you do not already know the answer.