Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Dacia Duster
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
Easy
0h45–1h30
~75–150£
| Estimated time | 0h45–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt Without air conditioning | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt With air conditioning | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h45–1h30 |
What is a Dacia Duster accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the Dacia Duster accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the Dacia Duster accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duster I 2010-2018 | 2010-2018 | 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-410), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.5 dCi 110 4x4 Diesel (K9K-858 (R8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-658 (G6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-666 (G6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-856 (R8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP 4x4 Die… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Duster II 2018-2025 | 2018-2025 | 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 95, -LPG Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 125 Petrol (H5F-408), 1.2 TCe 125, -LPG Petrol (H5F-410 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 130 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 130 Petro… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
