{"id":1913,"date":"2022-11-22T16:48:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T21:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=1913"},"modified":"2023-10-11T10:44:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:44:41","slug":"drive-belts-when-change-them-problems-look-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/drive-belts-when-change-them-problems-look-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Drive belts: When to change them and problems to look for"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the important things to maintain on your vehicle are the drive belts, which include v-belts, timing belts, and serpentine belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive belts surround a lot of engine parts, like water pumps, alternators and crankshafts. Depending on the vehicle, you may also see them around power steering pumps and ac compressors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These belts ensure that engine components are operating correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of drive belts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive belts and serpentine belts are two names that are often used interchangeably. Certain vehicles have multiple serpentine belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re trying to replace the belts yourself, a lot of the time there will be a sticker under the hood of some cars and trucks that will show the serpentine belt routing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One vehicle we had in the shop had a regular serpentine belt and dual drive belt. In this case, you have your regular serpentine belt with the \u201cv\u201d grooves on one side and flat on the other. The dual drive, or serpentine, belts have \u201cv\u201d grooves on both sides and the front and back of the belt go around pulleys to drive different components of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, there are timing belts, which help the crankshaft and camshaft remain in correct timing. They are located around the pulleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another type of drive belt is the v belt. V belts are typically used on older vehicles. During this time, you would have anywhere between two and five v belts on any one automobile, compared to a newer car that may only use one or two serpentine belts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A v belt.\" class=\"wp-image-1918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/V-belt.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretch belts are the last ones we will talk about. Many Chevrolet SUVs and trucks use what\u2019s called a stretch belt. There\u2019s a special tool that you use to put it on. There\u2019s no real adjustment anymore, it actually stretches onto the pulley and as it gets older you just change it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to change the serpentine belt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serpentine belts can go as long as 100,000 miles before a new one needs to be installed. The belt replacement frequency depends on several factors \u2013 like what the car is used for and where it\u2019s driven, how the belt is made, and recommendations from the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you go to the beach often or drive through saltwater, you may be changing the belt more often. For example, the serpentine belts might only last about 30,000 miles for drivers who reside in Nags Head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have reached 100,000 miles and are changing the belt, it may be a good idea to replace the serpentine belt tensioner as well. Even though the old tensioner may hold the belt on, it might not be holding it with enough force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, it makes sense to put on a new belt if nearby parts are already being replaced. A lot of the time, our Woodbridge mechanics will do this if we are installing a new water pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Belt wearing problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The belt can become worn due to mileage, but you also need to make sure things are in order. This includes the tensioner, tensioner and idler pulleys, and other pulleys that may be on the alternator, power steering and air conditioning. If the bearings are starting to wear on the idler pulleys, it can get out of alignment and cause more wear on the other side of the belt. So, sometimes it actually warrants replacing some of the pulleys along with the serpentine belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"An idler pulley and belt tensioner.\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Idler-pulley-and-belt-tensioner.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of our digital vehicle inspection, we check the condition of the belts, which can become worn or develop cracks overtime. There is a specification, depending on the belt and manufacturer, about the number of cracks you can have within an inch before needing a new one. We\u2019ve also seen the \u201cv\u201d grooves of serpentine belts that ride in the grooves of the pulley become worn and turn more into \u201cu\u201d grooves or wear into the structure of the belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another reason you may also need to replace the belt is if you\u2019ve had an engine coolant or engine oil leak. That fluid can get onto the belt and ruin it or cause it to slip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the reason why your drive belt needs to be changed, it\u2019s important that whoever does the work knows what they\u2019re doing and uses high quality parts. If they don\u2019t, you may need to have the work performed again or pay a more expensive bill later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/importance-transfer-case-fluid-exchanges\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the important things to maintain on your vehicle are the drive belts, which include v-belts, timing belts, and serpentine belts. Drive belts surround a lot of engine parts, like water pumps, alternators and crankshafts. Depending on the vehicle, you may also see them around power steering pumps and ac compressors. 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