Replacing The Belt

Your vehicle's owner's manual will outline when the serpentine belt should be replaced as part of routine maintenance. While this is something that will only infrequently need attention, it's a good idea to have a technician occasioning check it for wear. Signs of wear including squealing noises, slipping, or overheating. Overheating occurs when the belt's tension is incorrect. This prevents it from driving the water pump that cools the motor. Also, the check engine light may come on. If you notice these signs, have a technician inspect the vehicle.       

If you suspect that there is a problem with the serpentine belt, do not put off getting it taken care of. Vehicles with worn or damaged serpentine belts or unsafe to drive and could leave you stranded on the road. The serpentine's belt most important task is to drive the alternator. The battery will completely discharge if the belt breaks. This means that the vehicle will no longer have power. Problems with wear, tension, or breaks will cause the vehicle to overheat because the water pump can't function.     

In Philadelphia, our certified technicians at our service center can examine your vehicle's serpentine belt if you think there might be an issue. At the first sign of unusual noise, bring your vehicle in. Our team has sophisticated equipment that helps them quickly diagnose the issue. If the belt does need to be replaced, we'll take care of it while you wait. Your vehicle is important to your day to day life. We want you to enjoy your Nissan safely. Bring your vehicle in for routine maintenance, repairs, or anytime that you suspect there is a problem. We're the experts in Nissan care!