Service Interval for S/C Belt?
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Service Interval for S/C Belt?
I think I read somewhere that the S/C drive belt should be replaced every 30K. In reviewing my recent service invoice for my 30K Service "B", I noticed they didn't replace the belt.
Should I be concerned, or can I assume they carefully inspected and determined it is still okay?
Also, what about brake fluid flushes? Service book says every two years, but again, the dealer didn't bother. I don't like spending cash unnecessarily on maintenance, but I don't mind keeping the beast in top condition either when the maintenance is recommended by the factory.
Should I be concerned, or can I assume they carefully inspected and determined it is still okay?
Also, what about brake fluid flushes? Service book says every two years, but again, the dealer didn't bother. I don't like spending cash unnecessarily on maintenance, but I don't mind keeping the beast in top condition either when the maintenance is recommended by the factory.
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You'd be surprised how fast that belt goes bad (to where it starts to reduce power from stretch) It's only a 40-50$ part so I say next time you are at the stealer, have um pop one on. If you are handy, literally takes bout 2mins to pop a new on one in the garage.
I am always checking mine out for signs of wear and stretching and I change accordingly.
Would say I get about 10K out of mine but again, I am paranoid about them killing power as has been proven here. Besides the heat issue, it's the weak link in a near perfect little motor setup.
I am always checking mine out for signs of wear and stretching and I change accordingly.
Would say I get about 10K out of mine but again, I am paranoid about them killing power as has been proven here. Besides the heat issue, it's the weak link in a near perfect little motor setup.
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Jangy, your cost per mile must be astronomical!
Every 5k miles, you change oil ($100), sc belt ($100), rear tires ($600) and if I remember correctly, brakes at some really really low multiple like 10k.
Dang! I'd hate my car for that kind of service ... although I don't get close to 5k miles from rear tires.
Every 5k miles, you change oil ($100), sc belt ($100), rear tires ($600) and if I remember correctly, brakes at some really really low multiple like 10k.
Dang! I'd hate my car for that kind of service ... although I don't get close to 5k miles from rear tires.
