Gates Corp. Introduces New Serpentine Belt Inspection Tool
The new and improved tool makes it easy for professional technicians to diagnose the proper preventive maintenance for customers, Gates says.
Dayco To Unveil Two New Serpentine Belt Designs At AAPEX 2014
Dayco says its focus on innovation, one of the company’s guiding principles, is proven yet again with the development of the Dayco Poly Rib W2 Serpentine Belt. TULSA, Okla. – Dayco Products announced it will unveil two new serpentine belt designs during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) taking place next week at the
Belts Are Need-It-Now Items
The tensioner keeps the belt tight to reduce slippage and wear. But tensioners can weaken, corrode and jam, resulting in belt flutter, slippage and noise. By the time the belt needs to be replaced, chances are the vehicle could also use a new tensioner.
20th Annual Technical Forum: Belts And Hoses
Q: If a serpentine belt is squealing should it be replaced? A. It depends on the condition of the belt (whether it is worn or contaminated with oil or coolant), and belt tension. A worn or glazed serpentine belt can be noisy as can a belt that has been contaminated with motor oil, grease or
Belts, Hoses Go All Out
Back to school: Refresh your sales skills by reading up on nine essential product categories in our annual technical sales seminar section.
19th Annual Technical Forum: Belts & Hoses
When do belts and hoses need to be replaced?
What’s Your Belts & Hoses IQ?
Belts and hoses are common replacement parts that most part stores stock (at least the more popular SKUs).
Technical Sales Skills: New Innovations Have Changed Replacement Intervals For Belts, Hoses
Improved materials such as EPDM have eliminated the need to replace things like timing belts and serpentine belts at low mileages.
Belts, Hoses And The Art of Related Sales
Although belt, hose, and other rubber parts last much longer than in the past, they do wear out and they do need replacement.
Belts Drive More Accessories Than Ever
It used to be that two or three belts drove a few vehicle accessories. Not anymore. A single belt is now used to run more accessories than ever. And these days, both sides of a belt are being used to drive accessories and that means belts are working harder than ever. It also means they’re