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A long time ago, manufacturers used so-called "noisy belts" that alerted the driver to their excessive wear. Unfortunately, modern belts do not emit warnings: for this reason, the maintenance manual indicates their lifespan expressed in miles or years. Establishing general parameters, you can state that the belt should be replaced: Between 62,000 and 112,000 miles travelled. After 5 or 6 years of use. There are many reasons that can lead to a belt wearing out and breaking if it is not subjected to regular checks (approximately every 18,000 miles) and replaced according to the times prescribed by the manufacturer: The presence of foreign bodies that tension it abnormally. Incorrect alignment of the pulleys. Wear of one or both tensioner bearings. Excessive engine temperature. Compromised integrity of the pulleys. Excessive mileage.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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