The Importance of Serpentine Belt in Cars

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The Importance of Serpentine Belt in Cars
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The serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt
that is used to drive many components, including
the car's alternator, water pump, air pump and
others.
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The belt transmits power from the crankshaft or
engine to all the front end accessory components
in the most efficient way.
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The serpentine belt works with the idler,
tensioner, and pulleys inside the accessory drive
belt system on a car engine.
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This belt continuously runs along with the
working of the engine and only comes to rest when
the engine is off.
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Signs of a failing serpentine belt
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Over time the belt wears down and there are many
abnormal signs and symptoms that need to be
detected to sort out the problem like,
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Squealing noises
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The belt generally starts to squeal or chirp when
there is belt stretch, low belt tension, or the
pulley and the belt are not working together.
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The sound is due to the slippage or the
misalignment of the working elements due to the
damaged drive belt.
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Cracks and wear
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It is always better to physically inspect the
serpentine belt at regular intervals as it may
wear down prematurely.
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The belts should be checked for cracks,
abrasions, rib separation, uneven rib wear or
chunks missing, and if found, then get the belt
replaced.
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Engine overheats
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As this belt is responsible for keeping the
engine cool, a worn out belt will not operate the
water pump and can cause the engine to overheat.
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In more severe cases, the belt may completely
break and cause your car to stop which can be
extremely dangerous and inconvenient.
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Reasons for the belt's failure
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The serpentine belts are standard wear items
which gradually wear out after years of service.
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Sometimes even the rib rubber wears down,
resulting in a decreased ability to pull the
accessory torque loads.
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The belt can also become contaminated with oil or
coolant, which reduce the life of the belt and
also contribute to the irregular noises.
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Benefits of having the belt replaced
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It is advised to get a damaged belt replaced
because driving with a worn out belt, there is
more risk of failure of component parts of the
engine.
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The alternator do not stop functioning and helps
the battery to remain charged to supply the
required power for the engine.
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In order to have the power steering and the air
conditioning fully functional, the serpentine
belt must be maintained in a good condition.
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Driving your car with an old and worn out belt is
very risky and it is like welcoming a disaster to
shadow you.
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