The serpentine belts on your engine keep many of the mechanical systems of your vehicle operating, including the cooling system, the power steering, the air conditioning, the electrical charging system and other major components. Many modern engines use a single belt to keep all those drive pulleys spinning, so if that belt kicks the bucket, all of those systems will stop working at the same time. When it’s 100+ degrees outside, that’s a big problem. Fortunately, changing your serpentine belt is one of the cheapest and easiest parts of your vehicle’s maintenance routine.
Major fluctuations in temperature have a tendency take their toll on rubber components–such as the changing of seasons–so check your belts for signs of brittleness and cracking. If you find any, now is the time to ditch the old belt and replace it with a new one. Most experts agree that replacing the belts every 36,000 – 48,000 miles is an optimal interval to avoid problems down the road.
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