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How often should belts and hoses be replaced?
A good rule of thumb is to replace your V-Belt every 30,000 miles, while your serpentine belt and timing belt should be replaced every 50,000, although these numbers vary depending on the make and model of your car. Hoses should typically be replaced every four years.
How often should you change accessory belt?
every 4 to 6 years
Under normal conditions, the belt needs to be replaced every 4 to 6 years. However, those living in areas where the temperature and humidity can vary greatly throughout the year may need to change it more frequently.
How often should you change your engine belt?
Today, most serpentine belts are expected to last anywhere from 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Some belts can last significantly longer than this, while others give out before 60,000 miles. Make sure to check your owner’s manual to find out the recommended belt replacement time frame.
How do you check belt conditions?
Here are tips for inspecting belts:
- Look for cracks, fraying, or splits on the top cover.
- Look for signs of glazing on the belt’s sides. Glazed or slick belts can slip, overheat or crack.
- Twist a serpentine belt to look for separating layers, cracks, or missing chunks of the grooves on the underside.
What happens when the belt slips on a water pump?
It is also common for the water pump to develop play in the bearings. That lets the pulley wobble so the belt slips off, and the shaft wobbles away from the seal so it leaks coolant. That coolant leak would start out rather slow but the belt will suddenly pop off without warning when the wobble gets bad enough.
Can a loose belt tensioner cause a coolant leak?
If it is original, then it could potentially fail at any time. A certified technician can diagnose the coolant leak and isolate the exact cause. The belt tensioner is there to do just what the name suggests. Keep the belt tight. A loose serpentine belt can be an indication that a belt tensioner replacement may be necessary.
Why did my serpentine belt keep slipping off?
In that case the coolant is a different issue and would likely be the cause of the serpentine belt slipping off. Reinstalling the belt in that case would not solve the coolant problem. It’s doubtful the belt problem was caused by a missing shield.
What does it mean when your water pump tensioner is loose?
The belt tensioner is there to do just what the name suggests. Keep the belt tight. A loose serpentine belt can be an indication that a belt tensioner replacement may be necessary. The technician can replace the tensioner and belt (if needed) along with the water pump.