Thanks for your input and info, folks. Based on your feedback, am going to go ahead with the replacement. Also checked some other sites which all agree with what you say.
My bad on this because I was relying on my memory on what the owner’s manual says. I thought there was only a mileage requirement and not a time requirement for timing belt replacement. Normally, I do rely on the manufacturer’s service recommendations for maintenance. I should have re-checked the owner’s/service manual on this.
Thanks again. Appreciate the help.
cusefan