Serpentine Belt Service:

…starting $69.99 and up

Our service includes:

• visually inspecting the serpentine belt
• removing the old serpentine belt and installing a new serpentine belt

The serpentine belt transfers power from the engine to operate various engine components, including the alternator, water pump, power steering pump and the air conditioner compressor. We service most makes and models.

Foreign Vehicles Serviced‎‎: Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Saab, Scion, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Domestic Vehicles Serviced‎: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercury, Pontiac, Saturn

Time Change?

When to change the belt depends on a few things but, generally speaking, for optimal performance the S-belt will have to be changed more often than its “V” predecessors. In terms of time and mileage, this would translate to between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, or four years. Under-hood heat, accessory load, the quantity of accessories, and exposure to road debris all affect the longevity of the belt. If the manufacturer specifies a replacement interval, go with that recommendation unless the belt fails inspection at any maintenance interval before then.

When inspecting the belt, if it appears to be glazed (shiny), show cuts, cracks or other deterioration on either side or on the edges, has chunks missing from it, or is merely noisy—it has to be changed. It’s helpful if you can determine the cause of a particular problem—from normal wear to damage—so you can be assured that the replacement belt will last the full duration of its service life. We’ll touch on related component inspection (necessary especially if the belt failed prematurely) after covering removal of the belt.