OEM Belts and Hoses

The many moving parts at work in your car, van, truck, or SUV don't act on their own. Most depend on belts to help them operate, while some also rely on hoses to keep them lubricated and/or cooled. Read on to learn more about how these unsung heroes contribute to your everyday driving pleasure.

Types of Belts

There are three kinds of belts that help parts run. They are:

Timing Belts

This notched belt connects your camshaft to the crankshaft. That ensures that the valves and pistons work in sync with one another, delivering the combustion that moves your vehicle. You'll know at once if the timing belt fails, since your engine will shut down at once.

Serpentine Belts

These belts team up with the tensioner, idle pulley, and crank pulley to power parts like the power steering and alternator.

Drive Belts

Your vehicle has more drive belts than any other type, since they're used to power many parts. They run off the crank pulley, and move such parts as the water pump and radiator fan.

Fortunately, you'll have a brief opportunity to replace a failed serpentine or drive belt before things get too serious. However, you don't want to take too much time when it comes to addressing the issue.

What Hoses Do

Hoses route fluids to and from parts. For example, hoses run from the radiator to your engine and back again to keep your engine operating at an optimal temperature.

How to Spot Issues With Your Belts or Hoses

Make a habit of routinely checking the condition of your belts and hoses. Signs of trouble include:

If you don't see any symptoms like these, check your owner's manual. It details exactly how long you should expect to drive before needing to replace any belts or hoses on your specific model.

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