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How to Check the Wear of Belts

Model: Alfa Romeo Mito MK 1 - Years 2008-2018
Part: Timing belt

In this video, you will see how to check the wear of a vehicle's belts: in this case, it is an Alfa Romeo Mito, but the advice is general: do not stop at the mileage; you must also consider the time interval, which is equally important. Indeed, you may drive few miles, but time passes: check the condition of the auxiliary belt, which will also give you an indication about the state of the timing belt: if it is cracked and the internal grooves are broken, then it is definitely time to replace both, even if you have not reached the mileage specified by the manufacturer.

Updated on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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