At what mileage should belts be replaced?
At what mileage should belts be replaced?
However, if the vehicle has a timing belt, there is a very specific interval for replacing it. Timing belt replacement is generally recommended every 60,000 to more than 100,000 miles, depending on the vehicle manufacturer.
Can you tell how old a timing belt is by looking at it?
When the car was just purchased, the formula is the following: look up the service period / mileageforf the belt (e.g. 10 years or 150000km). Subtract it from the current date / mileage, then add 2 weeks and 200km. That’s when the belt was installed. If it’s not known, replace it immediately.
When do I need to replace my serpentine belt?
If the tension is low, the belt or tensioner is too worn and you need to replace it. Check your car owner’s manual or repair manual for your particular vehicle make and model for the belt service interval. If you need to replace the belt, it’s a good idea to replace the belt tensioner as well.
Why is my new belt longer than my old belt?
The old belt may be slightly longer than the new one due to stretching. If the new belt is not the same width as the old one, it is the wrong belt. Make sure the new belt doesn’t show any signs of damage from the factory or it may tear after you install it. Route the belt through the pulleys.
What to do if your belt is loose after routing?
If the belt is loose after routing it, it is either the wrong size belt or you’ve routed it incorrectly. Apply pressure on the auto tensioner and put the belt over it. Use the same wrench to loosen the auto tensioner pulley, then pull the belt over it. Once the belt is in place, release the pressure on the tensioner so it holds the belt in place.
When do I need to replace my EPDM belt tensioner?
If you need to replace the belt, it’s a good idea to replace the belt tensioner as well. When you turn on the A/C system and the belt begins to squeal as soon as the A/C clutch engages, the belt is showing signs of wear. Use a belt wear gage, if necessary, to check for wear since EPDM belts rarely show signs of aging.
If the tension is low, the belt or tensioner is too worn and you need to replace it. Check your car owner’s manual or repair manual for your particular vehicle make and model for the belt service interval. If you need to replace the belt, it’s a good idea to replace the belt tensioner as well.
When is the best time to replace the timing belt?
When they do, serious engine damage could be the result. That’s why it’s important to replace the timing belt before it slips or breaks. The schedule for timing belt replacement depends upon the make of your vehicle. Recommended replacement intervals range between 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
The old belt may be slightly longer than the new one due to stretching. If the new belt is not the same width as the old one, it is the wrong belt. Make sure the new belt doesn’t show any signs of damage from the factory or it may tear after you install it. Route the belt through the pulleys.
If the belt is loose after routing it, it is either the wrong size belt or you’ve routed it incorrectly. Apply pressure on the auto tensioner and put the belt over it. Use the same wrench to loosen the auto tensioner pulley, then pull the belt over it. Once the belt is in place, release the pressure on the tensioner so it holds the belt in place.
