Belts and Hose Service

Belts and Hose Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

Take one look at all the belts and hoses running through your systems under the hood of your vehicle and you may be instantly confused. Many of those belts and hoses are critical to your vehicle’s performance while others are required to even start the engine. You can have all your belts and hoses checked by the service team at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood.
A leaking hose can cause a lot of problems, such as overheating the engine or the brakes not working. A broken belt can prevent the engine from starting or make it difficult to drive. If you’re having issues with your vehicle, you can schedule service with Stanley CDJR Brownwood.

Types of Belts You Will Find in a Vehicle

Among that maze of belts in your car, truck, or SUV, you will find:

• Serpentine belt: This is one of the drive belts that helps the components of your engine to run. It also provides power in power steering.
• Timing belt or chain: This belt keeps your vehicle’s valves and pistons working in rhythm.
• A/C belt: This belt powers the air conditioning compressor.
• Fan belt: This belt keeps the fan running to cool off the engine.
• Power steering belt: This component helps the power steering system work, so you don’t have to work as hard to turn the vehicle.

Hoses You Will Find in a Vehicle

Your vehicle requires several hoses to work as well.

• Radiator hose: Several hoses link to the cooling system in your vehicle to prevent overheating while you drive.
• Fuel hoses: This hose is found in older vehicles and connects the fuel tank to the engine.
• Brake hoses: This hose takes the brake fluid to the calipers.
• Heater core hoses: These hoses carry coolant to your climate control system, which warms the cabin in cold temperatures.
• Air intake hoses: Oxygen runs through this hose to the engine where it is combined with gasoline to start the ignition.

How to Know When a Belt or Hose is Worn?

You can perform a visual inspection of hoses and belts to see if they look frayed or worn. However, you may also notice other signs from your vehicle.

• Unusual noises: If you hear noises coming from under the hood, such as a squeal, it may mean a belt is loose.
• Loose belt: You may see a belt that feels loose to the touch.
• Worn areas: You may notice a crack in a hose or fraying along the sides of a belt.
• Leaking fluid: If you notice any fluid under your vehicle other than condensation, it’s a sign that you have a leak somewhere.
• Problems with Battery: If you need to be jumped or the battery seems sluggish, it could be from a worn alternator belt.
• Problems with the engine: If the engine misfires or doesn’t run smoothly and you notice metal shavings in the oil, it may be from the timing belt or chain.
• Overheating: If your engine is running hot or you need to replace the coolant, a hose may be leaking.