A serpentine belt, or an accessory belt, fan belt, or drive belt, is a key part of your engine. This belt has many different names as older models used to have multiple belts, but most modern vehicles now simply have a single serpentine belt that goes through pulleys to power the different parts that are connected to the engine of your Hyundai vehicle. When your serpentine belt is broken all you can really do is sit and wait for a tow truck as driving with a broken serpentine belt can easily lead to your engine overheating (which can cause serious and expensive damage to your engine), so getting it replaced before it reaches the breaking point is very important. Luckily, our trained technicians at Calgary Hyundai offer a Serpentine Belt Replacement service for Hyundai owners in Calgary, AB, and can do it for you!
The trained technicians in our Service Centre at Calgary Hyundai can help you with other services as well, including Battery Replacements, Tire Balancing & Rotation, Electrical Systems Inspection, and more.
How Often Should a Serpentine Belt Be Replaced?
Serpentine belts that have been made for newer models are made with stronger material than previous model years, and typically last for 100,000 kilometres. If your Hyundai vehicle is starting to get close to that number on the odometer, book in to see a team of trained technicians to get it checked. Your serpentine belt can break down for multiple reasons, with the belts in newer vehicles usually lasting longer, same with the belts in vehicles of owners that don’t drive as often or live in more favourable climate conditions.
3 Signs Your Serpentine Belt Is Wearing Down
Your Hyundai vehicle will overheat and damage the rest of your engine if your serpentine belt breaks. Luckily, the following signs that indicate your serpentine belt is wearing down and needs the attention of a team of trained technicians are easy to spot:
- Hearing squealing/chirping sounds coming from your engine (caused by your serpentine belt slipping due to not enough tension or misalignment from belt damage)
- Failure of your alternator, climate control, or power steering (all are powered by the serpentine belt)
- Overheating (the water pump that helps keep the engine cool is also powered by the serpentine belt)
Have Your Serpentine Belt Replaced at Calgary Hyundai in Calgary, AB
If you notice any of the above signs that your serpentine belt needs inspecting our replacing, drop by and visit our team of trained technicians at Calgary Hyundai! We’ll get your Hyundai back to driving around Calgary, AB, in no time. Contact us or fill out the form below to book your Hyundai vehicle in for a service appointment today!