Serpentine Belt Replacement
Serpentine Belt Replacement Offered at Bluebonnet Jeep in New Braunfels
The serpentine belt - also known as the drive belt - powers several critical systems within your vehicle, including the air conditioner, alternator, power steering, and the water pump for your engine’s cooling system. The serpentine belt is the connection between these accessories and your engine, transferring the necessary energy from the crankshaft to the systems which cool, steer, and start your vehicle. It is a long, winding rubber belt that snakes around pulleys within the engine bay. Routine preventative maintenance for the serpentine belt is important, because when it breaks it will affect every system the belt controls, ultimately disabling your vehicle. Having your serpentine belt replaced can be an intensive process, which should typically be left to a professional. At Bluebonnet Jeep's service department, our certified Jeep technicians are the experts in the inner workings of your vehicle. We can install a new serpentine belt in your engine bay, which will function properly, so you can count on your other systems working as they should.
How Often Should a Serpentine Belt be Replaced?
The belt tension may need periodic adjustment or tightening, and the belt may have to be replaced if worn or damaged from heat and friction. With normal use, the serpentine belt can crack or wear unevenly. Our certified technicians recommend having your serpentine belt inspected and replaced approximately every 50,000 to 100,000 miles, or as recommended in your owner's manual. This can vary with your unique driving habits, age of your vehicle, and the material of which your belt is made.
Indications Your Jeep May Need a New Serpentine Belt
If you notice a problem in one of the other systems, such as the power steering or air conditioner, it may be an indication of a worn-out serpentine belt, since it controls these other systems. You may also notice a problem with the belt itself. If your Jeep is experiencing any of the following indications of a failing belt, schedule an appointment for a serpentine belt replacement.
- Squealing or chirping sounds
- Engine overheating
- Visible damage or wear on the serpentine belt
- Lack of tension on the serpentine belt
- Battery warning light illuminates
Risks of Delaying Replacement of Your Serpentine Belt
A serpentine belt will wear down and break over time, but it can also slip. These can cause significant issues for your Jeep. The serpentine belt controls several peripheral systems, so when it fails, so will these other systems. When your serpentine belt breaks completely, there is no other option other than to have it replaced. Since it controls the water pump which regulates your engine's temperature, when it fails, your engine's temperature will rise quickly. If you suspect your serpentine belt has broken, you’ll need to pull over immediately and have your car towed. Further driving with a broken belt can cause severe damage to your vehicle’s critical components, including the engine. This is why preventative maintenance before it breaks is so important.
Serpentine Belt Replacement Services at Bluebonnet Jeep in New Braunfels, TX
At Bluebonnet Jeep, our certified technicians can thoroughly examine your serpentine belt for appropriate tension, wear, and damage. We can quickly and accurately replace the serpentine belt if necessary. We are your trusted car care professionals in the New Braunfels area, serving Seguin, McQueeney, Schertz, and Garden Ridge, Texas. Schedule an appointment using our easy online scheduling system, and enjoy our complimentary beverage and coffee bar, freshly baked cookies, and courtesy transportation shuttle.
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