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Serpentine Belt Replacement

Replace your serpentine belt before it snaps. Keeps your alternator, A/C, and power steering running.

Starting from $89 - $179 + parts

What Is Serpentine Belt Replacement?

The serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives multiple engine accessories -- your alternator (charges the battery), A/C compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump. When it wears out or breaks, all of those systems stop working at once. Replacement involves removing the old belt, checking the pulleys and tensioner, and installing a new belt.

Why It Matters

A snapped serpentine belt is a roadside emergency. Without it, your battery won't charge, you'll lose power steering, and your engine can overheat if the water pump is belt-driven. It's a relatively inexpensive part that can cause major headaches if it breaks unexpectedly. Replacing it on schedule is simple insurance against being stranded.

Signs You Need Serpentine Belt Replacement

  • Squealing or chirping noise from the front of the engine, especially at startup
  • Visible cracks, fraying, or glazing on the belt surface
  • Battery light comes on intermittently
  • Power steering feels heavy or cuts in and out
  • Belt is more than 80,000 km old or 5+ years old

What We Do

We inspect the serpentine belt, tensioner, and all pulleys for wear. We remove the old belt, check that the tensioner is applying proper pressure, inspect each pulley for bearing noise or wobble, and install a new belt with the correct routing. We recommend replacing the tensioner at the same time if it shows signs of wear, since a weak tensioner can cause a new belt to fail prematurely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 80,000 to 120,000 km or 5 to 7 years. Modern EPDM belts don't crack as obviously as older belts did, so they can look fine but still be worn. We check belt wear depth as part of our inspections.

You'll lose power steering (steering becomes very heavy), the battery will stop charging (dashboard warning lights will come on), and if the water pump is belt-driven, the engine will start to overheat. Pull over safely as soon as possible.

We recommend inspecting the tensioner and replacing it if there's any play, noise, or resistance. A worn tensioner is the most common cause of premature belt failure.

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