Inspecting or Replacing Your Toyota Serpentine Belt
Maintenance is key to keeping your car on the road and running smoothly mile after mile, and that includes more than just oil changes. Your serpentine belt is responsible for driving the auxiliary devices in your car, so it needs to be in good shape for your car to run smoothly. If you’ve got a loud belt noise or a problem with a part that’s driven by the serpentine belt, you should have it fixed right away. However, simply getting your belt replaced is only half the battle; you also need to choose a reliable mechanic. Fortunately for you, LaFontaine Toyota has been serving Toyota drivers in the Dearborn, MI, area for long enough that we’re confident we can tackle any serpentine belt replacement job.
Serpentine Belt Basics
There are a lot of different parts that need to be working in unison for your car to run smoothly, and the serpentine belt is what keeps a lot of those parts running. The serpentine belt is attached to numerous different parts of your engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning. Some vehicles may have a water pump attached to the serpentine belt as well. If there’s a problem with your belt, you could have a problem with one or all of those parts.
Serpentine belts are made of a material that naturally decays over time, so they need to be replaced after some driving. However, you can expect your belt to last for quite a while. On average, a serpentine belt should last between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, although you should have yours checked if you’ve got symptoms of a serpentine belt problem before that.
LaFontaine Toyota Service & Parts
Taking care of your car is a job that shouldn’t be taken lightly, which is why it’s so important to make sure you’re getting your service from a reliable mechanic. If you’re looking for the best Toyota service around Detroit, MI, you can’t go wrong with LaFontaine Toyota. Years of experience mean we can confidently tackle any job regardless of your model and year, but that’s only part of the benefit of choosing us.
From the moment you visit LaFontaine Toyota, you’ll feel like a valued customer. We’ve got a nice waiting area with coffee, snacks and a play area for kids. If you need to run errands while we service your vehicle, we’ve got complimentary loaner vehicles for you. When you choose LaFontaine Toyota for all your service needs, you’re choosing convenience and quality.
Service Amenities:
- Complimentary transportation provided by Lyft
- Newly remodeled waiting areas/service lounges
- Quiet area with workstations
- Complimentary Wifi
- Complimentary Beverages and Snacks
- Vending Machines
- Coming in May to the Dearborn area… 5G cellular service
