1. When to change?
The situation could leave you stranded on a highway or busy metropolitan street waiting for a costly tow to a local repair shop.
Listen for signs of impending belt failure. A squealing noise when the car accelerates means the belt is slipping and is not efficiently turning the drive accessories. The belt tensioner also could be worn and in need of immediate replacement.
Look for excessive cracks in the belt’s V-ribs, and chunks that have broken off the ribs.
Gates engineers say, however, visual appearance is not a reliable indicator of the expected service life of a belt. They recommend replacing the serpentine belt every four years.
Ask your technician to check both the belt and the tensioner while the car is being serviced this spring.
2. How to change
http://youtu.be/Wg1AX77xEBQ
The situation could leave you stranded on a highway or busy metropolitan street waiting for a costly tow to a local repair shop.
Listen for signs of impending belt failure. A squealing noise when the car accelerates means the belt is slipping and is not efficiently turning the drive accessories. The belt tensioner also could be worn and in need of immediate replacement.
Look for excessive cracks in the belt’s V-ribs, and chunks that have broken off the ribs.
Gates engineers say, however, visual appearance is not a reliable indicator of the expected service life of a belt. They recommend replacing the serpentine belt every four years.
Ask your technician to check both the belt and the tensioner while the car is being serviced this spring.
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| To inspect a serpentine belt for wear, turn the engine off and twist the belt slightly. If the V-ribs show excessive cracks or chucks are missing, have the belt replaced immediately before it fails. |
2. How to change
http://youtu.be/Wg1AX77xEBQ
