Serpentine belt replacement

Diesel lifer · Jan 26, 2018

Is there a mileage requirement for the serpentine belt replacement? The maintenance book in the car does not specify, just to inspect and replace as needed. Mine was replaced with the last timing belt replacement and has about 30k miles on it.
2005 Passat

1854sailor · Jan 26, 2018

Check it after 40K. Some folks have seen them last 100K +.

Scubanero · Jan 26, 2018

I have only ever changed them with the timing belt and the old ones were always in fine shape. On my third TB now.

PickleRick · Jan 26, 2018

It should be noted that the oem or high quality replacement belts will last longer than the cheaper economy auto parts store belts. One feels like rubber the cheaper almost like paper

Diesel lifer · Jan 26, 2018

Thanks all. It looks good. As I said, it's got 30k miles now.

imo000 · Jan 29, 2018

If it looks good, don't worry about it.

PickleRick · Jan 31, 2018

I usually buy gates or dayco belts but my 7.3 excursion likes to squeak even with all new idler pulleys and tensioner, i went to Goodyear gator belts and squeak free for 30k. But i always keep a spare under the passenger seat just in case im on a long road trip and lose one.

BleachedBora · Feb 1, 2018

Continental is my belt of choice, same as from the factory. As mentioned they'll easily last as long as the timing belt will (80,000 miles).
YMMV.

garreth5 · Feb 6, 2018

It is usually due after 75k miles including the timing belt.

Smokerr · Feb 10, 2018

Ran ours to the timing belt change and looked just fine.

Cooler climate though may help.

Serpentine belt replacement

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