# 2009 Honda Odyssey - Who tracks work done? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [August 3, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194 "2018-08-03T13:12:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![boilerengtn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/boilerengtn/32/6955_2.png) [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/21 "2018-08-04T15:57:35Z")
I have a maintenance folder for each vehicle where I keep receipts. I also have a book or notebook in each vehicle that I record most maintenance or replacements. Right now I’m using the maintenance books that came with our vehicles. However, those don’t have room for extra things or notes and I’ve not figured good ways to include that info. I also use markers and paint pens on certain items. Like on my batteries I write the date the battery was replaced. Before the maintenance notebooks, I’d write the mileage and date on my oil filter. You really need to be responsible for keeping track of the maintenance on your vehicles unless you have a long-term relationship with a shop and part of the service provided is keeping track of it for you. ---
**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/22 "2018-08-04T17:37:46Z")
I would say, my chances of loosing file are higher than chances of Google going belly up 🙂 We use Google Apps for Business for our entire company, for years, I can not imagine them discontinuing this cash cow. ---
**Author:** ![BillRussell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/billrussell/32/3179_2.png) [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/23 "2018-08-04T17:58:17Z")
you are right… I guess I’m a bit paranoid on that topic. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/24 "2018-08-06T20:14:31Z")
> [@EmCar](#): > > I’ve been informed the 2009 Odyssey has a timing CHAIN. It’s definitely not, it’s a timing belt: > **[2009 HONDA ODYSSEY 3.5L V6 Timing Belt, Water Pump & Component Kit |...](https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2009,odyssey,3.5l+v6,1443213,engine,timing+belt%2C+water+pump+&+component+kit,16088)** > > RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog. 99% sure **all** of the Odyssey’s use timing belts instead of chains ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/25 "2018-08-06T21:06:50Z")
> [@thegreendrag0n](#): > > I would say, my chances of loosing file are higher than chances of Google going belly up. If your files are loose, then clearly you need to tighten things in your file cabinet. Otherwise, you might **lose** some files. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![EmCar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a8b319/32.png) [@EmCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmCar)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/26 "2018-08-06T23:12:36Z")
I like your system! ---
**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/27 "2018-08-06T23:51:59Z")
hehe… good idea to tighten things up usually I’m typing faster than thinking 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/28 "2018-08-08T23:51:36Z")
I turned this post and the many great comments into a story in case anyone is interested. [Here.](http://bestride.com/news/how-can-i-tell-if-my-used-car-has-had-the-timing-belt-changed) BestRide and CarTalk are partner publications. We have overlapping, but different audiences. I thought this topic is one many used car buyers might benefit from. Cheers, ---
**Author:** ![EmCar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a8b319/32.png) [@EmCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmCar)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194/29 "2018-08-09T01:30:59Z")
GorhamJ: My carelessness might now save someone else with a timing belt car big bucks, thanks to your excellent column! [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194.md?page=1)