When to replace Serpentine belt / Timing Belt / Belt Tensioner
#1
When to replace Serpentine belt / Timing Belt / Belt Tensioner
Has anyone replace the belt/timingbelt/belt tesioner on their Maxima's? I have 82,500 K on my 2010 and notice that a low screeching sound was coming from my engine on Monday (4-20-2015). The belt is original, as is the timing belt and tension. Has anyone experience this problem? If so what is the best replacement?
#2
Has anyone replace the belt/timingbelt/belt tesioner on their Maxima's? I have 82,500 K on my 2010 and notice that a low screeching sound was coming from my engine on Monday (4-20-2015). The belt is original, as is the timing belt and tension. Has anyone experience this problem? If so what is the best replacement?
Now, to answer your question that seems about right. 80k+ seems more than reasonable for the life of a normal belt. I'm at 66k on my 2009 and my dealer suggested I replace my belt in the near future
#3
Has anyone replace the belt/timingbelt/belt tesioner on their Maxima's? I have 82,500 K on my 2010 and notice that a low screeching sound was coming from my engine on Monday (4-20-2015). The belt is original, as is the timing belt and tension. Has anyone experience this problem? If so what is the best replacement?
I always replace that belt on any car I own @ 60K miles.
A belt that is 5 plus years old with 82K is most likely cracking and dry rotting
Since 60k for me is at least 7 years I always let the dealer do it.
#5
Yup. I am sitting at 145,000mi and have original belt.
BTW....there is no timing belt on these cars. We have timing chains that should last the life of the engine. The SERPENTINE or ACCESSORY belt does need periodic replacement. I'll let yall know when mine snaps. LOL. I get a light "whistling" noise when I first start it as of about a month ago...maybe it is time.
BTW....there is no timing belt on these cars. We have timing chains that should last the life of the engine. The SERPENTINE or ACCESSORY belt does need periodic replacement. I'll let yall know when mine snaps. LOL. I get a light "whistling" noise when I first start it as of about a month ago...maybe it is time.
#7
Yup. I am sitting at 145,000mi and have original belt.
BTW....there is no timing belt on these cars. We have timing chains that should last the life of the engine. The SERPENTINE or ACCESSORY belt does need periodic replacement. I'll let yall know when mine snaps. LOL. I get a light "whistling" noise when I first start it as of about a month ago...maybe it is time.
BTW....there is no timing belt on these cars. We have timing chains that should last the life of the engine. The SERPENTINE or ACCESSORY belt does need periodic replacement. I'll let yall know when mine snaps. LOL. I get a light "whistling" noise when I first start it as of about a month ago...maybe it is time.
+1 on the timing chain. Been that way since possibly the 5th gen maybe even earlier.
#8
Has anyone replace the belt/timingbelt/belt tesioner on their Maxima's? I have 82,500 K on my 2010 and notice that a low screeching sound was coming from my engine on Monday (4-20-2015). The belt is original, as is the timing belt and tension. Has anyone experience this problem? If so what is the best replacement?
#9
This was a (timely) question for me as I'm currently at 90k miles and about to start buying my cvt fluid for my next change at 100k miles.
I was debating if I should have my serpentine belt changed at that time as a precaution.
Reading some of your responses, I more than likely will do it now because the high temps here in the desert tend to make rubber parts fail way sooner than expected.
Thanks for the help.
I was debating if I should have my serpentine belt changed at that time as a precaution.
Reading some of your responses, I more than likely will do it now because the high temps here in the desert tend to make rubber parts fail way sooner than expected.
Thanks for the help.
#11
Noise from the tensioner and excessive play. The belt should be fairly tight with very little movement when you push on it. Also, look for cracking, peeling and overall signs of the rubber drying out.
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