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Serpentine Belt Replacement

Cheap insurance — that single belt runs your accessories.

Difficulty: easy~0.51.4 hrs1 day
Estimated total
$85–270
Parts$25–90
Labor$60–180
Labor time0.51.4 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

Tensioner is released, belt routed off and a new one routed on per the diagram.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Cracks or glazing on the belt
  • Squealing on startup
If you delay

A broken belt kills power steering, charging, and cooling immediately.

Maintenance tip

Inspect every oil change after 60k miles.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.