Kia Serpentine Belt Service in Joplin, MO

Look out for these signs that your car needs a serpentine belt or timing belt replacement. Maintaining the serpentine belt, timing belt, and fan belt is important to the overall health of the car. If any of these belts stop working, it can potentially cause serious damage to the vital systems of the car. This includes the car's air conditioner, car's engine, alternator, and power steering pump. Doing the replacement now can mean that you avoid having to make expensive and time-consuming auto repairs in the future. Additionally, you can save money on service with our regularly updated service & parts specials.

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New Serpentine Belt

Serpentine belts are built to last, and they can last from 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Your belt can have signs of wear like splitting or cracking on the belt. There also might be squealing noises that come from the front of the engine. Another sign is that there is difficulty in starting the engine. A serpentine belt works to transfer the power from the crankshaft to all of the accessories of the engine. When it breaks, there can be damage to the engine due to overheating, loss of power steering, or loss of the charging system.

Signs You Need a New Serpentine Belt

If your car needs a new serpentine belt, there can be a few signs that point it out. The first sign is if there is a squealing or growling noise from the belt. These chirping sounds can indicate a problem with the engine. There also might be a difficulty when you start the vehicle. Also, a shaking vehicle or vibrating engine can be caused by a serpentine belt problem.

A vehicle overheating can be due to a serpentine belt. If an engine loses power, this can be caused by a serpentine belt. There also might be large amounts of dark gray exhaust that come from the tailpipe. The engine may also misfire, which is when the engine shakes uncontrollably or runs unevenly when idling. You also might see noticeably poorer gas mileage.

Certified Service & Parts in Joplin, MO

Our technicians from our service center will take the time to check the serpentine belt for any signs of damage physically. We will run tests to make sure that it is running correctly. Our skilled technicians use the finest quality parts and are factory trained to make sure that you are getting the best quality for your money.

Call us and schedule a maintenance appointment today. We will be able to work with your schedule. Our company is family-owned and operated since 1989, and we strive to give you quality service you can depend on. Our Body Shop serves Joplin, MO. as well as Webb City, Carl Junction, and Galena, KS. Visit today for a Kia serpentine belt replacement.

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