On The Road To A Breakdown ??? ( part 3 of series)

One of the most abused parts on a cars engine is your belt or belts.

Depending on how and where you drive,effects the life and performance of your belts.

Worn parts such as pulley's or pulley misalignment along with heat and adverse weather conditions can cause premature belt
failure.

In the old days you could lose a belt (v-belt) and still make it to the nearest gas station. Not now day's.

Most cars only have one belt(serpentine belt) that runs all of you engines external

components, (air conditioning, power steering, water pump, alternator, cooling fans) .

Lose that belt and presto your on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck.

There are several ways you can prevent such a problem. And that's by checking your belts on a regular basis.

Looking for signs of wear and fatigue are easy.

(Below are a few sure signs of problems.)

Also you can hear a belts symptoms.

Listen for any chirps, squeal's, or maybe even a rumble noticed especially upon starting your car in the mornings.

"Remember it's easier to open your hood at home than on the side of the road at 12 at night, on a deserted road in the middle of nowhere!"