Why do you need to change serpentine belt on Hyundai?
Changing the serpentine belt on your Hyundai car is an important part of maintaining the engine. If the belts become damaged or worn, it can fail or break while you are driving the car.
Where do I find the serpentine belt on my car?
To access the serpentine belt, you will need to open the hood of the vehicle. The hood release can usually be found near the door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. With the hood released, you will also need to release the safety latch located at the front of the vehicle.
What happens if a serpentine belt goes bad?
The serpentine belt in most modern vehicles transfers power from the crank pulley to the various accessories mounted on the engine. A worn or damaged serpentine belt can fail to adequately transfer the power, leaving your alternator, power steering, and air conditioning failing to function.
How can I increase the tension on my serpentine belt?
Increase the tension on the belt. If your vehicle does not have an auto tensioner, insert a pry bar or piece of wood between the alternator and the engine. Run the belt over the alternator pulley, then use the bar to pry the alternator away from the engine and increase the tension on the belt.
How much does it cost to replace a drive belt on a Hyundai Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement costs $132 on average. What is a serpentine belt and how does it work? A serpentine belt is a relatively long, flat, multi-ribbed belt that is driven by the engine’s crankshaft pulley.
How do you change serpentine belt on Hyundai?
The tensioner looks like the other pulleys but is mounted on a spring loaded arm. Place a socket and ratchet on the bolt in the center of the tensioner pulley and move the ratchet counterclockwise to relieve the tension on the belt.
How much does a serpentine belt replacement cost?
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. Hyundai Elantra Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement costs $141 on average. What is a serpentine belt and how does it work?
When to replace serpentine belt on VW Jetta?
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. Typically, belt manufacturers recommend belt replacement at 90,000 miles.