Does your car need you to change its auxiliary drivebelt (which can also be known as the v-belt) this weekend?
That’s why Haynes has developed a range of Thursday Tasklists as an easily downloadable way of guiding you through simple servicing and repair jobs on your vehicle. So, all you need to do is click to save your own copy of the task ahead, and we’ll be there to guide you through each stage of the process.
Auxiliary drivebelt tasklist
Why Thursday?
Well, we all tend to work on our vehicles at the weekends, and statistically Thursday is the day when people start to make preparations for the job ahead by purchasing tools and parts. Our tasklists tell you everything you need to have to hand to carry out the job properly.
Auxiliary belt replacement
The auxiliary drivebelt is an essential part of your car, because it allows the engine to power a whole load of ancillary systems, such as the alternator, the air-conditioning and the power steering pump. So, if the auxiliary belt fails, there are a whole load of vital systems that will be affected, and you’ll end up parked at the side of the road with the hazard lights flashing.
That’s why it’s vital that you check your car’s auxiliary belt periodically, and if you notice signs of damage, you set about replacing it right away.
However, the good news is that belts are designed to last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, so this is a task you shouldn’t have to do very often.
Follow our in-depth guide to help you check and replace your auxiliary belt.
