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- Can you change a drive belt yourself?
- What is a Volkswagen Beetle?
- How much does it cost to change drive belts?
- How much does it cost to change a car belt?
- How long does it take to change a serpentine belt?
- Where is the drive belt in a car?
- When should a drive belt be replaced?
- Is a drive belt the same as a Cambelt?
Can you change a drive belt yourself?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today's automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.
What is a Volkswagen Beetle?
The Volkswagen Beetle—officially the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German der Käfer (meaning "beetle"), in parts of the English-speaking world the Bug, and known by many other nicknames in other languages—is a two-door, rear-engine economy car, intended for five occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four ...
How much does it cost to change drive belts?
The average cost for a drive belt tensioner replacement is between $211 and $239. Labor costs are between $73 and $93, while parts are priced between $138 and $146.
How much does it cost to change a car belt?
A typical serpentine belt start at around $25 and goes up to $75 at most. If you know some car repair basics, you could change the belt yourself, and it may save you paying labor charges somewhere between $75 and $120. All together, you're looking at around $100 to $195 to replace your serpentine belt.
How long does it take to change a serpentine belt?
It can take anything from 15 minutes to an hour (two at the most) to repair or replace a bad serpentine belt with a new belt.
Where is the drive belt in a car?
For most cars, the belt will be located at the front of the engine. When checking the belt, always make sure the car is switched off and cooled down. Your belt should be inspected with each oil change. Mechanics will normally check the belt to ensure no significant damage has occurred.
When should a drive belt be replaced?
It is often beneficial to change the drive belts in your car approximately every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. By undergoing annual car inspections, you can have your drive belts evaluated. If any signs of damage or severe wear and tear are identified, the belts can be replaced.
Is a drive belt the same as a Cambelt?
A drive belt connects to accessory components like your car's AC, alternator, water pump and power steering pump. A timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft(s) and in some cases, the water pump.
