VIDEO: Understanding Stretch-Fit Belts
A stretch belt may look similar to a serpentine belt, there are some key differences.
Automotive Belts 101
The belt-drive system is one of the hardest-working parts of the engine – especially when it’s at idle.
Not All Belts Require an Automatic Tensioner!
Since 2004, automakers have been designing drives using self-tensioning belts. These drives do not have a mechanical tensioner to maintain constant belt tension, and they do not have an adjustment slot that allows belt installation and tensioning. A stretch belt incorporates low-modulus and high-elongation technologies that allow the belt to be installed on these fixed-drive
Serpentine Belt Sizing Issue for Auto Parts Professionals
Translating a belt’s length or markings into a usable part number can be challenging, especially given all the different ways customers present their requests.
Automotive Belts, While Lasting Longer Than Ever, Still Wear Out Over Time
Belts continue to be one of the most replaced wear items on vehicles today. Serpentine belts last a lot longer than older V-belts ever did, but they still wear out over time. The typical replacement interval for serpentine belts and flat belts today is around 90,000 miles – which for many vehicles means only once every seven to nine years!
Belts And Hoses: Often-Overlooked Maintenance Parts
Many motorists think belts and hoses are repair parts (replace when needed) rather than maintenance parts.
Watch: Are You Selling Belts In Kits?
Kits can solve a range of problems and can include parts such as an alternator decoupler pulley. They also can feature all the parts needed for service to the accessory drive.
Automotive Belts, While Lasting Longer Than Ever, Still Wear Out Over Time
The typical replacement interval for serpentine belts and flat belts today is around 90,000 miles – which for many vehicles means only once every seven to nine years. That’s a lot of miles between belt changes.
Continental Recommends Technicians Replace Underhood Belts With All-Inclusive Kit Products
Continental continues to offer Elite belts, tensioners and idlers in the Elite Poly-V kits to provide the professional technicians with the products they need to assist their customers with value-added services for the increased and safe usage of their vehicles, the company says.
Dayco Serpentine Belt Kits
Designed for the replacement of worn or damaged serpentine belts, tensioners and pulleys, Dayco says its new Dayco Demanding Drive Kits are a convenient solution when replacing all of the major components in the accessory drive system.
