What is an automatic belt tensioner?
The serpentine belt that drives the accessories on late model engines has an automatic tensioner that keeps the belt tight. The automatic tensioner has a coil spring inside that applies just the right amount of force against the belt to keep it tight.
How does the serpentine belt work on a Honda Civic?
Run the engine for several minutes to let the automatic belt tensioner adjust the serpentine belt. Like most other vehicles, the Honda Civic relies upon an automatic belt tensioner to keep the pulley tight. Depending on the type of Civic, there are different pulleys in the system that will be routed through the serpentine belt system.
How do you replace the belt on a Honda Civic?
Remove the belt from the pulley with the flat-head screwdriver, then slide it off the other pulleys in the system. Release the pressure on the tensioner slowly to avoid injury. Route the new belt through the pulleys in the Honda Civic. Start with the crankshaft pulley and work your way through the other pulleys in the engine.
What causes a serpentine belt tensioner to wear out?
A worn automatic serpentine belt tensioner can cause belt squeal, misalignment and belt chirp, and alterantor bearing damage. Automatic tensioners tend to wear out at around 100K miles. If you have a belt noise or vibration and you’ve changed the belt, it’s time to test your belt tensioner. It’s easy. Just follow the procedures below.
How do you tighten the serpentine belt on a car?
Slide the new belt in place with the flat-head screwdriver and slowly release the pressure on the tensioner pulley until it tightens the serpentine belt. Remove the pieces of tape, reconnect the battery, and start the vehicle. Run the engine for several minutes to let the automatic belt tensioner adjust the serpentine belt.
The serpentine belt is tensioned by a hydraulic or spring-loaded automatic tensioner. Some older cars use a serpentine belt to drive most accessories but will also have a shorter v-style belt to drive, for example, the power steering pump. Regularly scheduled maintenance.
Are there any genuine Honda timing belt tensioners?
We offer a full selection of genuine Honda Timing Belt Tensioners, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Please narrow the Engine Timing Belt Tensioner results by selecting the vehicle.
Remove the belt from the pulley with the flat-head screwdriver, then slide it off the other pulleys in the system. Release the pressure on the tensioner slowly to avoid injury. Route the new belt through the pulleys in the Honda Civic. Start with the crankshaft pulley and work your way through the other pulleys in the engine.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda serpentine belt?
Honda Civic Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement at your home or office. Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. Honda Civic Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement costs $130 on average.