Fan belt change

I take it this is a serpentine belt?....if is, inspect it for any cracks, or making unusual noises. I've seen them fail at all mileages, but generally 90k miles its a good idea for a new one.
 
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Thanks. I primarily use my Tacoma for long trips. 3500 mile average. Last thing I need is a failure in the middle of a trip.
 
No mileage recommendations to my knowledge.

Suggest inspecting the belt for any signs of cracking, glazing, edge fraying.......Look at both sides. Inspect the pulleys, the crests and valleys of the V should not be shiny. If in doubt, just replace it. They aren't horribly expensive. Also a lot less expensive than a tow from the boondocks.
 
I spied a note card at dealership says serp belt every 60k miles for hundreds of dollars in expense
60k seems a bit early unless extraordinary wear is spotted
 
I'm now at 342187 lol

Freshly fan acc. belts installed to replace ones that worked a bit over 140k miles
 
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what does belt 'glazing' look like exactly?

perhaps i need to get a pic of that Gen2 belt and pipe it into the channel here
95700 onit
...have a new OEM belt on hand for replacement if it is not too much of a challenge
 
JayQQ97 said:
what does belt 'glazing' look like exactly?

perhaps i need to get a pic of that Gen2 belt and pipe it into the channel here
95700 onit
...have a new OEM belt on hand for replacement if it is not too much of a challenge
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oh my.....

The belt will be shiny if it is glazed. The belt should NOT be shiny.
 
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It might be shiny!?
It's not real black anymore
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If you are still running original belts, then I strongly urge you to replace them. Belts are not infinite lifetime parts. No rubber part is infinite life.

Get a clue.
 
Belts are cheap insurance if those existing ones are suspect. Heck you'd be the last one to cheap out on that 6 figure taco.
 
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