Should i change serpentine belt at 31k miles?

Asked by Real Sep 17, 2017 at 10:34 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was told to replace my serpentine belt at 31k miles of 6
years ownership. I did some research it need to replace
atleast 50k miles onwards. Should I proceed?

Juan answered 6 years ago

It would not hurt to change if you notice wear or crack marks .

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enginecreator answered 6 years ago

Is it 6 years old with 31k miles? Inspect it for wear, cracking, dryrot, damage ect. Replacing it is cheap insurance. Just do not use the cheapest belt out there as this could be worse than replacing it if its still good at 6 years old.

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Guru9FSV8 answered 6 years ago

With rubber components, Time is the same as miles. 6 years old, replace it.

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Bob answered 6 years ago

Our 2014 Lincoln MKZ recommends serpentine belt replacement at 150,000 miles. 31K sounds kind of soon, but it wouldn't hurt anything to replace it. Check all the pulleys and tensioner for rough bearings while you are at it.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

from my experience a pulley or component will go bad and ruin the belt before it wears out , so like bob said check the idler , tensioner , alt. pulleys for noise , wobble ,

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