How to Change a Serpentine Belt

[@JeffWinter1]

Mechanic told me years ago that when you get a new vehicle always buy a new serpentine belt and store it in the vehicle. It's an easy fix, it's getting the part that usually complicates the repair. As you said keep the old one as spare.

[@cheapwheels9828]

good advise

[@s1mp13m4n]

One thing my dad taught me about these belts will also work on your riding mower. If for some reason you can nit find a diagram, can not see it, have to do it by feel, remember this “smooth to smooth and groove to groove”. If the surface is smooth, then the smooth part of the belt rides on it. If it is grooved, then the ribbed part of the belt faces it. Great video.

[@cheapwheels9828]

good info

[@alanj7306]

Paul, that’s a great tip. Always easier to remember when it rhymes.

[@rusellwood3270]

Thanks Dave. This is a good reminder to change the belt. Im gonna pick up a belt today and opt for option A: Driveway with no rain.

[@cheapwheels9828]

good choice

[@davekibbey7944]

Thanks for the reminder. I better go check the belts on my vehicles. Haven't done it in a while.

[@cheapwheels9828]

right on

[@jackirichard414]

Thanks for showing us how to properly change the Serpentine belt.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@jasonmckinley7320]

That wheel horse is still awesome!

[@cheapwheels9828]

thanks!

[@bobashmore6442]

Coming from a guy who's had to replace several serpentine belts on the side of the road in every kind of good and bad weather event you can imagine, in both my own and a surprising number of friends vehicles, this is all really good stuff to know before you lean in under that hood. The advice about saving the old belt has come in handy for me a few times but for some reason I haven't done that in a while. Will remember next time for all of them though.

[@cheapwheels9828]

right on

[@robertpruden3962]

Us guys when confronted with a problem. Yep,we scratch our heads. That made me laugh. Would be a blast workin with you at the recycling yard I work at. Thanks for the chuckle.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Right on! I love scrap yards in general

[@leonbeausoleil1542]

Another Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks for watching!

[@vickiwalden]

Very informative. I had no idea.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seispaul]

Thanks Dave. Good video. Especially the hint about drawing a before sketch!!! That saved me a lot of head scratching on my 22 year old VW Passat wagon belt change.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Right!

[@josephb7460]

Outstanding. Great video.................. 😎👍👍

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks 👍

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Always good tutorials for those who may not be as mechanically proficient as others! I carry a spare belt with me in case the "rubber band" breaks while on a trip, etc. Also a good idea to inspect the idler and tensioner pulley bearings for slop, noise, etc.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Very good point. Ive greased them before, with a needle tip . A lot of "sealed" bearings can be greased with a needle tip

[@zacharyatoui4704]

Another great explanation! Thanks Dave

[@cheapwheels9828]

Very welcome

[@CarolinaGuy]

Awesome straight to the point info. I always keep at least one extra belt via the same way. Like a good scout,Be Prepared.

[@cheapwheels9828]

well said

[@davidjones8680]

What a "belting and groovy" episode Dave, I love the simple and straight forward knowledge you share with us. You're a top man! David in the U.K.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks Dave. I appreciate the puns too

[@edbenson98]

That's one of the last things most people check when they pop the hood. Thanks for the reminder!

[@cheapwheels9828]

true

[@hardwoodharry6364]

Nice one Dave well explained easy to understand

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks 👍

[@alanj7306]

Dave, you’re giving us such great advice. Really wish you were getting more views. So many people would benefit from the knowledge you share. It’s getting more and more difficult to find an honest mechanic these days. I work on the cars as much as possible. I can’t do everything, but at least I have the know-how to know when a garage is planning to rip me off. You’re a great guy and God bless you and yours!

[@cheapwheels9828]

I appreciate that!

[@demonrathunter]

Great video Dave !

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks!

[@JohnnyDub16]

Super stuff Dave, covered everything. God bless tensioned belts! Stretchy belts are not fun to fit on your own! 👍🏻

[@cheapwheels9828]

Very true!

[@NewtonWashinton]

Thanks Dave, some good preventative maintenance. Job well done.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks 👍

[@ann5993]

Dave you are so right about being screwed. Had one break on my 2008 SUV on a busy highway. Everything stop working, I did get it off the road and called a tow truck. Ruined my alternator.

[@cheapwheels9828]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@lindahobbs5545]

Great episode Dave

[@cheapwheels9828]

thanks

[@bobjoncas2814]

..i was lucky, i followed the diagram under the hood..lol..good info, stay safe.. it's a lot worse, when you find a chewed up belt lying on the ground under your truck...

[@cheapwheels9828]

Right on.....do it before it gets you!

[@susandistasio335]

Dave, you do a good job explaining how t odd things. thanks.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks !

[@johnthompson5792]

Good stuff Dave,,, be well out there!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@morocho1092]

Great video, thanks

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaeljones5395]

Great video as usual! Keep 'em coming! Thanks for sharing!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks, will do!

[@memeking5376]

Thanks for the reminder to get my belts checked.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Any time!

[@guybever8935]

Enjoyed the video. Good information.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saginawdan]

Thanks Dave! 👍

[@cheapwheels9828]

Any time!

[@BettingOnTheOzarks]

If it is your first time replacing it. Do not cut the old one off… A buddy from highschool did that. Long story short he picked up the wrong belt

[@campbluedog7139]

Good info, as always

[@cheapwheels9828]

I appreciate that

[@campbluedog7139]

@@cheapwheels9828 I need to pick someone's brain about video editing....I want to start making videos of my own off grid doings

[@cheapwheels9828]

what do you want to know?

[@campbluedog7139]

@@cheapwheels9828 I'm a Luddite w/ computer stuff....I need to find an easy to learn/use video editing program.

[@cheapwheels9828]

If you have a PC , Ive heard good things about "Filmora" the editing program.....if you have a mac ( I do) then iMovie is all I ever use. What you have to do is get a program and start figuring it out. If you dont like editing then you'll never get very far making videos....I find it very enjoyable, but you HAVE to get started. Thats the important thing.

[@Bianchi8000]

Thanks Dave this was very interesting. I'm not saying I'm going to change any belts - but I am going to get a spare and have the tool needed in my car. ❤

[@cheapwheels9828]

Right on

[@COBRO98]

Another pro tip: When you're setting the new belt into place on the pulleys, make your last one a smooth pulley that is grooveless. The grooved ones often have a lip that is harder to get the belt up and over

[@shawnr771]

Good stuff, Dave. Glad one of my trucks is a V6. Lots of room under the hood. The behind the seat portion of your truck is entirely too clean.

[@Bianchi8000]

Dave did a cleaning tour vehicle Video on his Black truck, this is a "new to him" truck - but obviously the care he gives, is done on all his vehicles.

[@cheapwheels9828]

LOL. When I bought it it was a mess......I love cleaning up a new-used vehicle

[@shawnr771]

Cool. I got mine filled with stuff, but I damn near live out of it. I work out of it almost everyday.

[@jamespotter936]

Hi Dave, you missed a good chance to give that pully on the tensioner a spin. Found a few that need changed too.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Ive greased them before. You can slip a needle tip into many of those sealed bearings and get more life out of them

[@lucasyoung9782]

Could you do a video on how to change a power steering pump or filter

[@cheapwheels9828]

.........I already changed the power steering pump in my black truck......darn it

[@jackirichard414]

Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cheapwheels9828]

You too!!

[@eliezernegron333]

Dave why u make such interesting videos . the thing is that if I'm watching the 2hr video I will stop and as soon that I see yours. Is happy times 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cheapwheels9828]

I appreciate that

[@rpm773]

My serpentine belt broke on the highway. In the rain. 200 miles from home and 250 from my destination. At 4pm on Christmas eve.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Oh, man. I'm sorry to hear that

[@randalld.8330]

Never knew it was that easy.

[@cheapwheels9828]

yup

[@gordonwedman3179]

When my brother and I changed the AC compressor on my 2008 Range Rover it took use longer to refit the secondary serpentine belt than to do the compressor. I wouldn't say it is an easy job. Certainly not always. Can be very confusing. Note where the flat surface and grooved surfaces go.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thats why you need a map......Once a belt breaks, if you dont have a pic it can be a nightmare

[@margaretheathcote9842]

Thanks i am learning.

[@cheapwheels9828]

You are welcome!

[@luish8056]

That Harbor Freight ad before the video seems fitting.

[@cheapwheels9828]

I have no control over the ads......but I do shop there a bit

[@luish8056]

@@cheapwheels9828 Wasn’t trying to imply anything, was just making note of it.

[@robmclaughlin420]

Love the new channel

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@oriond8677]

I had one burn off before. Luckily I had a pair of panty hose in the glove box. Lol. Got me all the way to buy a new one

[@CarolinaGuy]

My dad taught me that trick as a kid. He always had a couple of the egg shaped Leggs pantyhose stashed in the wagon,he swore by it in an emergency.

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 And no busted knuckles good job

[@cheapwheels9828]

not this time LOL

[@jackirichard414]

Hello Dave.

[@cheapwheels9828]

hello

[@richardsolomon8076]

🍻😎👍

[@fredfleming261]

🚗🚗🚗👍👍👍

[@MNSkeetFamily]

Make sure to put your diagram with the spare belt behind the seat too.

[@cheapwheels9828]

good idea

[@erickschmidt3828]

Did you ever notice the warning on the box says not to install while engine is running.... makes you wonder who did this

[@cheapwheels9828]

LOL, no kidding

[@StolenAlias]

You are absolutely going to flip out when you get your Nick’s

[@cheapwheels9828]

.....how did you know I was getting a pair of Nick's?

[@StolenAlias]

@@cheapwheels9828 they posted on their KZbin thing with the info

[@jackr2287]

Alright, I know what I'll be doing in a few thousand additional miles then.

[@cheapwheels9828]

right on

[@robl6821]

Dave I have a 1995 F-150 XL. Most garages nowadays don't have an OBD1 tester.... what do you do ?? how do you fix it?? This is a fantastic show by the way.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Good question. The OBD1 scan can be a joke anyway. I own a 95 f150 also. Ive had some issues with it for years and scans never turn up a thing. Whats going on with yours?

[@robl6821]

it starts real hard I have to keep my foot on the gas in order to keep it going.