Checking the Serpentine Belt

Part of the Video Series How to Change a Serpentine Belt

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Worried you might have problems with your serpentine belt in your car? Learn how to check it for problems with expert tips in this free auto repair video.

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Checking the Serpentine Belt
Hi! My name is Nate McCullough on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this clip we are going to talk about the proper maintenance interval for a serpentine belt or a V-belt. The proper maintenance interval in maintenance is going to be every 6,000 miles or every 6 months, that’s twice a year and every second oil change. In my opinion, the belt should be checked any time you open the hood or if you are planning on going on a long trip, when you fill up before your trip, it is a good idea to go ahead and open the hood, check your various fluids and give your belts an eyeball. Serpentine belts are automatically adjusted by a spring loaded style tensioner and shouldn’t under normal operating conditions need adjusting. V-belts on the other hand are not automatically adjusted and the tension should be checked by the book every 6 months or 6,000 miles.

About the Expert

Expert: Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 and received their craftsmanship award and honor seal. Read More