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On average serpentine belts should last between 60000 and 100000 miles. Most serpentine belts generally last between 50000 and 100000 miles.
On a serpentine belt the common sign of age-related failure is slipping on the pulleys which is noticeably noisy.
When to change a serpentine belt. The typical replacement interval for serpentine belts and flat belts today is around 90000 miles which for many vehicles means only once every seven to nine years. On average serpentine belts should last between 60000 and 100000 miles. Most serpentine belts generally last between 50000 and 100000 miles.
On most vehicles with a rubber timing belt the belt isnt visible for inspection but it does need to be replaced every 100000 miles or at an interval based on vehicle manufacturer recommendations. This video will show you how to inspect and tell if the serpentine belt in your car or truck needs to be replaced and what to look forIt is a good idea to c. Unusual noises from the engine and visible belt wear means it needs replacement.
By Valerie Johnston on November 30 2015. Usually you get plenty of warning before. Start by studying the old belts routing which should be easy if the belt is still in place.
Most serpentine belts need to be replaced every 40000 to 70000 miles. In fact most start to show serious wear right around the 100K mile mark. You may think a worn tensioner just means your belt loses tension.
Its just the opposite. It is recommended to replace the serpentine belt in your Honda every 60000 100000 miles or as necessary if it appears damaged. This guide covers changing the serpentine belt drive belt on a 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 and 2007 Honda Accord with the 24L engine 4 cyl.
If you start to notice a whine from the engine that changes with engine speed you may want to have the tension of the serpentine belt double checked. A belt that is too tight puts too much load on the bearings in each of the accessory pulleys and can often cause premature failure of those components. Replacing a Serpentine Belt - EricTheCarGuyIve had more than one request for this the other day I had one come in and was happy to make the video for it.
On a serpentine belt the common sign of age-related failure is slipping on the pulleys which is noticeably noisy. Most often thats when a belt gets replaced. In other cases the belt doesnt slip or make noise but the rubber can start to crack across the ribbed section.
Its a good idea to replace it then. The app will tell you if the serp belt is good or bad. First-generation serpentine belts were made from a nitrile compound that cracked with use.
If your drive belt has cracks in three or more adjacent ribs within a 1-in. Span or has four or more cracks per inch on a single rib its time to replace it. Serpentine belts can last for years and might only need to be changed once or twice over the life of the vehicle.
The recommended industry standard is to inspect your belt at 60000 miles for wear tear and replace if necessary and replace every 90000 miles regardless of the appearance in order to reduce the chances of a breakdown. Without a properly functioning serpentine belt the engine may not run at all. As a general rule a serpentine belt lasts up to 50000 miles or five years before it need to be replaced.
When you call or come into your local Firestone Complete Auto Care store one of our experienced ASE-certified tire and auto service professionals can tell you when your specific cars timing belt and serpentine belt replacement is recommended. Most engine belts need replacement between 60000 and 100000 miles on all vehicles.