Some vehicles have two drive belts, but most modern vehicles have a single belt, called a serpentine belt. It’s a reinforced, ribbed rubber belt that delivers power to your alternator, air conditioning, power steering, cooling system, and other components in your vehicle. Usually, these belts don’t require maintenance, and will last up to 150,000 miles. Of course they’re not going to last forever, and once they fail, your vehicle isn’t going to go anywhere. That’s why you should have regular inspections, and have your drive belt replaced if you notice any problems.

So, how do you know if you need to replace your drive belt? Here are a few clues.

嘈杂的驱动皮带

这是您有一个不容忽视的驱动皮带问题的最大技巧。如果您的蛇形腰带正在尖叫，则该进行检查了。也许只是皮带上的水，这不是一个大问题。如果您一直在雨雨中开车，您可以期望有些吱吱作响。但是，如果吱吱作响是由于泄漏或溢出的机油，那就是另一个全球比赛。油是皮带的死亡之吻，因此请确保您没有任何泄漏，并且要有您的机电万博体育入口立即更换皮带，而不是等到不可避免的损害迫使您完成它。

皮带磨损

皮带失败之前，通常会显示出磨损的迹象。如果面对皮带轮的肋骨缺少块，那不一定是世界末日。许多皮带会很好地发挥作用，缺少一些钻头。但是，如果有很多部分消失了，或者如果有几个档位靠近在一起，请立即更换驱动器腰带 - 这只是一场灾难等待发生的灾难。如果一侧穿着不均匀，您可能会有一条未对准的皮带。这可能是皮带轮的问题。

当然，裂缝和腐烂表明您应该更换驱动带。任何超过一半的裂缝都必须立即更换。

If your drive belt is damaged, don’t take chances. You could drive for miles without a problem, or you could end up stranded by the side of the road. Worst case scenario, a damaged belt could cause extensive damage to other vehicle components. When in doubt, it’s best to replace.