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Tips For Serpentine Belt System Inspection & Service

Like a tire, the friction between the belt and pulleys wears away at the belt, usually on the tops and walls of the ribs. Eventually the grooves of the pulleys will bottom out on the grooves of the belt, and then the belt will start to slip.

Selling The Complete Serpentine Belt Job

Technicians and customers have pretty much accepted that the accessory serpentine drive belt should be replaced between 90,000 to 100,000 miles. It is a “slam dunk” sale to just replace the belt, but does that replacement belt have the same chance to survive the same mileage? Chances are in the next 90,000 to 100,000 miles the replacement belt will have to deal with problems the original belt did not – a worn tensioner, idler pulley bearing failure or component alignment issue.

Serpentine Service Typically Involves More Than Just The Belt

Your attention to belt condition will ensure systems are operating effectively. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Serpentine Drive Belt Kit Unboxing (Video)

Most cars today have a single belt drive system that runs all the important accessories. Sponsored by Continental.

Installing The Continental Multi V Stretch Belt

These belts maintain proper tension. Sponsored by Continental.

Tool Up For Belts

Here are six tools to make your next belt replacement more productive.

Why Do Some Belts Fail?

It doesn’t matter if it is a v-belt, serpentine belt or stretch belt, all belts need friction to operate.

Tips For Understanding Belt Friction And Tension

Serpentine belts and automatic tensioners more than tripled belt life.

The Importance of Maintaining Belt Tension

Maintaining proper belt tension can enhance fuel economy. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

5 Tricks To Solving Belt Noise

If engineers get it wrong, the belt will be noisy or rob the engine of power. For technicians, the job is even tougher.

Serpentine Belt Grooves