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Coolant/Radiator Hoses |
Drive Belt, Fan Belt, Serpentine Belt |
Timing Belt |
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Maintenance:
Coolant/Radiator Hoses |
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hoses allow coolant to flow between the engine and
the radiator. |
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Maintenance and Care: |
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and radiator hoses should be checked twice a year
(and are inspected as part of AAMCO’s
ProtectCheck
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years, or more often as needed to prevent leaks and
bursts. Please refer to your owners manual for
factory recommended maintenance intervals for your
specific vehicle. Bring your vehicle to the experts
at AAMCO. |
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Drive Belt,
Fan Belt, Serpentine Belt
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Drive belts connect the engine to
front-mounted accessories; a more traditional term for that
is a fan belt. There are two types of belts, a traditional
“V” belt (called that due to its shape) and the serpentine
belt. Virtually all vehicles today have serpentine belts.
These belts can wear over time, and a moderate cost part
could cause more expensive repairs to be necessary. |
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Maintenance and Care: |
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should be inspected every time the oil is changed
(and are inspected as part of AAMCO’s
ProtectCheck
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recommended maintenance intervals for your specific
vehicle. |
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of thumb is failure rates for serpentine belts are
much higher after 50,000 miles, and for the “V”
shaped belts, 36,000 miles. If you have any
questions or concerns, a trained technician at your
local AAMCO center can pinpoint any potential
problems, potentially saving you money and the
inconvenience of a breakdown. |
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support for “Belts should be inspected every time
the oil is changed” abd “A rule of thumb is failure
rates for serpentine belts are much higher after
50,000 miles, and for the “V” shaped belts, 36,000
miles.” |
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Timing Belt |
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The majority of today’s vehicles have timing
belts, although some still use timing chains. The timing
belt drives and synchronizes important components of the
engine.
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Maintenance and Care: |
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refer to your owner’s manual for timing belt
maintenance information for your specific vehicle;
there is likely a specified mileage interval where
replacement is required. If you have any questions
or concerns, a trained technician at your local
AAMCO center can pinpoint any potential problems,
potentially saving you money and the inconvenience
of a breakdown. |
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