Tag Archives | belt replacement

How much does it cost to replace my serpentine belt?

How much does it cost to replace my serpentine belt?  Well that depends on why it needs to be replaced.  Is it just old and worn out?  Is is make a squealing noise?  Is it broken?  If it is just old and worn out, we should probably replace the belt, along with tensioner and pulley as they wear out like the belt does.  If it is squealing, why?  Does it need to be tightened up, or replaced?  If it is broken, why did it break, did something seize up, or was it just old?  We need to take into consideration all of these variables, plus the cost of any of these scenarios is going to vary depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle.  If you are having any of these issues, give us a call and we will help you figure out the next best course of action.

 

Belt Squeal

I am leaving for work this morning, and a car passes with a terrible belt squeal.  I wanted to get their attention, as it was a mom with a car full of kids.  It was raining outside, cold and miserable.  I really tried to get her attention, but failed as she ended up getting on the freeway.  Why did I want to get her attention…because that belt squeal just isn’t annoying, it can mean that the tension on your belt is wrong…and the belt could break, leaving you stranded…with a car full of kids, in the rain and cold.  So if your vehicle ever makes that annoying squeal, bring it into the shop and we will check it out for you.  Sometimes it’s just a quick adjustment, sometimes a belt replacement.  But anything is better than getting stranded.

 

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