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.
Tech Feature: Why Aftermarket Belts are Lasting Longer
Serpentine belts made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever. A serpentine belt that’s aging or slipping may develop a hard glazed surface that makes the belt noisy. Aerosol belt treatments may quiet the noise for a while, but sooner or later you’ll have to replace your customer’s belt.
Jimmie Johnson Named 2010 Gatorback Belts Fastest Lap Champion
Accomplished NASCAR driver secures fourth consecutive Fastest Lap Award on top of fifth consecutive Cup series; Goodyear Gatorback belts drive performance under the hoods of every NASCAR Cup racecar and on the street.
Veyance Technologies Offers Belts Training for Technicians and DIYers
Veyance Technologies, the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of Goodyear Engineered Products, introduced the Gatorback Training Series of videos for its automotive belts and tensioners to help installers and do-it-yourselfers inspect, identify and replace worn serpentine belts for all applications.
Tech Tip: New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
pylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene. This means serpentine belts and hoses made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever.
Goodyear Belts Keep Race Teams on Cutting Edge
Goodyear Gatorback belts have been used by NASCAR teams since the early 1980s. Gatorback Poly-V belts are available in about 200 different sizes, providing engine builders and crew chiefs with an infinite number of engine configurations.
CRP Automotive Partners with ExtremeWrench Who will Offer Rewards for Purchasing ContiTech Belts and Kits
CRP Automotive announces its partnership with ExtremeWrench. This new online directory links consumers with independent auto repair shops while providing the independent repair shops with a comprehensive suite of online tools including on-line scheduling, vehicle status alerts, interactive maps and directions.
Tech Feature: Think the Tension in the Economy is Tight These Days? Try Today’s Engine Belts
As I write this, one of the Godfather movies comes to mind (don’t ask which one, there were too many to remember) where Michael Corleone says something to the effect of "Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in!" But instead of canolis and "the Family," I’m talking about belts. Back in the day, just around the corner from the horse and buggy, an engine had one, two or if it was really intricate, three "V" belts hanging on the front of it. Before the day of ….
Goodyear Gatorback Automotive Belts And NASCAR Extend Relationship
Goodyear Gatorback automotive belt manufacturer Veyance Technologieshas announced a three-year extension of its agreement with NASCAR, inwhich Goodyear Gatorback remains an exclusive NASCAR Performancepartner and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race contingency award sponsor. Goodyear’s engineered products business has been a NASCAR Performance Partner for 12 years.
Tech Tip: Tackling Timing Belts
Several years ago, the phone rang about 10 a.m. with a voice on the other end introducing herself as the service writer for a well-known import shop in a nearby state. The conversation revealed that the son of a very good customer had broken the timing belt on his 2000 Toyota Pathfinder. Based upon the mileage of the vehicle, the import shop had previously recommended a timing belt replacement on the 3.4 L engine, but the owner had postponed the ….