Honda B14 service: what’s included
A Honda B14 service is the B service plus items 1 and 4: change the engine oil and oil filter, inspect the car, rotate the tires, and do the item 4 work. Item 4 means new spark plugs and a valve clearance check, and on engines with a timing belt, such as the V6 in the Pilot and Odyssey, a new timing belt and a water pump inspection. Whether your engine has a belt decides whether B14 is a moderate visit or one of the most expensive.
On this page (7 sections)
What a B14 service includes
| Part of the code | Job | Which engines |
|---|---|---|
| B | Replace the engine oil and oil filter; inspect brakes, steering, suspension, boots, brake lines, exhaust, fuel lines, and fluids | All |
| 1 | Rotate the tires | All |
| 4 | Replace the spark plugs | All gasoline engines |
| 4 | Inspect the valve clearance | All on these lists |
| 4 | Replace the timing belt and inspect the water pump | Only engines with a timing belt |
From the 2022 Pilot, 2022 Odyssey, and 2022 CR-V Maintenance Minder pages and the 2024 Acura Integra manual. Your manual shows the item 4 list for your engine.
Timing belt or timing chain?
The timing belt or chain keeps the engine’s valves in step with its pistons. A belt wears out and has a replacement interval. A chain is meant to last much longer and has no item on the list. Honda’s own lists show the split:
| Model in the manual | Spark plugs | Valve clearance | Timing belt and water pump |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pilot (V6) | Replace | Inspect | Replace belt, inspect pump |
| 2022 Odyssey (V6) | Replace | Inspect | Replace belt, inspect pump |
| 2022 CR-V | Replace | Inspect | Not on the list |
| 2024 Acura Integra | Replace | Inspect | Not on the list |
Not sure which engine you have? The item 4 line in your owner’s manual answers it: if it says “replace timing belt,” your engine has one.
For engines with a belt, the Pilot and Odyssey manuals add a fixed rule: if you often drive in very hot weather (over 110°F) or very cold weather (under −20°F), replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles, even if item 4 has not appeared.
A worn belt that breaks can stop the engine and, on many engines, damage the valves. Do not put off a belt job that the display or your climate calls for. More: timing belt replacement.
Spark plugs and valve clearance
Every B14 includes new spark plugs. On a four-cylinder engine they are usually easy to reach. On a V6, the rear plugs are harder to reach, which adds labor. Use the plug type your manual names. More: spark plug replacement.
The valve clearance is the small gap in the parts that open the engine’s valves. Item 4 says inspect it. If it is out of spec, adjusting it is extra work. Honda also says to adjust the valves at any A, B, 1, 2, or 3 service if they are noisy, so a ticking sound is a reason to ask early.
How much a B14 service costs
There is no set price, but published figures give a rough guide for each type of engine:
| Line | Four-cylinder, no belt | V6 with a timing belt |
|---|---|---|
| Oil, filter, and tire rotation | About $109–$193 | About $109–$193 |
| Spark plugs (AAA) | About $100–$250 | About $150–$350 |
| Timing belt (Consumer Reports, all cars) | None | About $600–$1,400 |
| Valve clearance | Ask: check, and adjustment if needed | Ask: check, and adjustment if needed |
| Rough total | About $209–$443 | About $859–$1,943 |
Built from the figures on our oil change, tire rotation, spark plug, and timing belt pages (AAA shop survey scaled to late 2026; Consumer Reports; AAA), checked November 2026. Not a quote. A shop doing the belt and plugs together may charge less labor than the sum.
On a belt engine, ask whether the price includes a new water pump. Honda’s list says inspect the pump, not replace it. If a shop suggests replacing it during the belt job, ask for the price with and without the pump, in writing.
What to write down
- Date, odometer, and the code (B14)
- Spark plug part number
- Valve clearance result: within spec, or adjusted
- Timing belt replaced (yes or no), and whether the water pump was replaced
- Oil, filter, rotation, and the price of each line
A timing belt job is worth a clear record: a buyer of your car will ask, and it saves paying twice. Keep it in your car maintenance log. The full list is on the Honda maintenance codes chart; B1 is this visit without item 4.
FAQ
What does B14 mean on a Honda?
The B service (new oil and filter, plus an inspection), a tire rotation (1), and item 4: new spark plugs, a valve clearance check, and on engines with a timing belt, a new belt and a water pump check.
Does a B14 service include a timing belt?
Only if your engine has one. The V6 in models such as the 2022 Pilot and Odyssey has a belt under item 4. The 2022 CR-V list has no belt. Your owner’s manual’s item 4 line tells you.
How much does a Honda B14 service cost?
As a rough guide from published figures, about $209 to $443 on a four-cylinder without a belt, and about $859 to $1,943 on a V6 with a timing belt. Get a written estimate that lists the plugs, the valve check, and the belt separately.
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Sources
- Honda, 2022 Pilot owner’s manual, Maintenance Minder pages (item 4 with timing belt and water pump; timing belt every 60,000 miles above 110°F or below −20°F; adjust noisy valves at A, B, 1, 2, or 3) (checked November 12, 2026): owners.honda.com
- Honda, 2022 Odyssey owner’s manual, Maintenance Minder pages (item 4 with timing belt; 60,000-mile rule in extreme temperatures) (checked November 12, 2026): owners.honda.com
- Honda, 2022 CR-V owner’s manual, Maintenance Minder pages (item 4: spark plugs and valve clearance, no timing belt) (checked November 12, 2026): owners.honda.com
- Acura (Honda’s luxury brand), 2024 Integra owner’s manual, “To Use Maintenance Minder” (item 4 without a timing belt; archived copy, checked November 12, 2026): techinfo.honda.com (archived)
- AAA, What is the average spark plug replacement cost? (four-cylinder $100–$250, V6 $150–$350; checked November 12, 2026): aaa.com
- Consumer Reports, Your car maintenance checklist (timing belt $600–$1,400; tire rotation about $45–$75; updated May 6, 2026; checked November 12, 2026): consumerreports.org
- Consumer Reports, The cars and SUVs with the highest repair costs for common fixes (hard-to-reach spark plugs; engines damaged when a timing belt fails): consumerreports.org
- AAA, Synthetic vs. conventional engine oil, research report, 2017 (shop survey: typical oil change $38 conventional, $70 synthetic): ace.aaa.com
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI for all urban consumers, motor vehicle maintenance and servicing (series CUUR0000SETD; June 2017 to October 2026, about +69%) (checked November 12, 2026): data.bls.gov