Subaru 2.5L Stretch Belt Replacement
Subaru stretch belts can last 100,000 miles or more. On a worn belt, the cracks or damage to the backing of the belt will not be evident to the naked eye. This is why an inspection method that measures groove depth is recommended – you simply cannot go by mileage recommendations alone.
Continental Recommends Technicians Replace Underhood Belts With All-Inclusive Kit Products
Continental, an international technology company and a leading worldwide manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products, is recommending to professional technicians the importance of changing underhood belts with all-inclusive kit products rather than individual components – especially before fall and winter arrive. “As the summer comes to a close and children head back to school, consumers will
Gates Corp. Introduces New Belt Education Display
Gates Corp. has introduced its new System Smart Belt Education Display. The dual-sided, 3-D interactive belt display shows how the individual components of the timing and the serpentine systems work together and wear at the same rate. All information on the countertop display is in both English and Spanish. Educational brochures on total system maintenance
Gates Corp. Announces New Century Series Micro-V Belt Line
Gates Corp. has unveiled its new Century Series Micro-V belt line, an OE-fit belt line using the most advanced serpentine belt technology and materials available. Gates says this new line underscores the company’s focus on continuous improvement in matching OE fit, form and function to ensure optimal serpentine belt performance. Each belt in the Century
ACDelco Introduces New V-Ribbed Aramid Belts
ACDelco is introducing new Professional V-Ribbed Aramid serpentine belts designed for demanding applications that require advanced technology and materials. Aramid cord is stronger than steel. Belts with aramid cord reduce noise, vibration and harshness – the most common reasons for customer complaints. ACDelco’s V-Ribbed Aramid belts are an ideal choice for engines with high specific
Gates Introduces New Micro-V Aramid Belt
The Automotive Aftermarket division of the Gates Corp. has announced the introduction of the new Micro-V Aramid belt. The new Gates Micro-V Aramid belt is a high-strength, high-performing, OE equivalent for accessory drive belt drives on specific vehicles with demanding engines. According to Gates, the new Micro-V Aramid belt features stronger-than-steel aramid cord in place
Gates Corp.’s PIC Gauge Belt Wear App Now Available for Android Smartphones
Gates Corp has introduced an Android version of its Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App. Initially released for iPhone in June 2012, this is the first smartphone app to deliver accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, according to Gates.
Gates Corporation Launches Smartphone App for Belt Wear Diagnostics
The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corporation recently announced the launch of the Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app that delivers accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, said the company.
Gates Launches Smartphone App for Belt Wear Diagnostics
Gates Corp. announced the launch of the Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app that delivers accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, the company says.
New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
The original equipment belts and hoses on today’s late-model vehicles are mostly made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene.