Fan Belt

[GBBrown]

what mileage should belt be changed

 

[wyosteve]

I changed mine on my 04 at 100k. Tech said even then it didn't really need it as the old one wasn't worn or cracking. I did it for my comfort level vs. need! So I guess I'd say it depends on the condition of the current belt or your comfort level.

 

[DavidC]

Yeah, I think it's more on how it looks than mileage. Get a new one and throw it under the seat.

Dave

 

[BigPapa]

I'm on my 3rd belt in 525K miles. That includes the original. I also recently replaced my original tensioner and I'm now on my 3rd water pump.

Let me share my squeaky tale. I had something squeaking that I could not pin down. I pulled the W/P. It had a tight spot and a squeak when spinning it and it had over 200K on it so it got replaced. Pulled my alternator and took it to a friend that builds them. It had bad bearings and the stator was bad so it got replaced. I then replaced the tensioner, as I said, it was the original. The squeak was still there. I finally replaced the belt, the old one didn't look bad, with a new Gates HD and no more squeak.

 

[Wiredawg]

I've always changed mine at 60K miles. I have an OEM service manual CD and couldn't find it mentioned. I recommend the Gates HD belt too. Cheers, Ron

 

[1968rt]

I did my 05 at 100k.