If your vehicle begins overheating or you hear a squealing noise, this may be an indication that your motor’s serpentine belt needs attention. In the owner’s manual, most manufacturers recommend replacing the serpentine belt at 90¸000 miles. This makes it a maintenance task that many vehicle owners rarely will deal with. This can make it difficult for vehicle owners to identify. At Amato Hyundai of Glendale, our service team can quickly diagnose the issue and get it fixed. In Milwaukee, WI, we’re your source for quality Hyundai care. Many take the short drive over from Glendale, Shorewood, West Allis, and Wauwatosa, WI.
The flat serpentine belt drives the crankshaft pulley. This makes it essential for running all of the vehicle’s accessories. It operates in coordination with the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and both water and air pumps. A tensioner, either hydraulic or spring-loaded, keeps the belt’s tension ideal.
Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will outline when the serpentine belt should be replaced as part of routine maintenance. While this is something that will only infrequently need attention, it’s a good idea to have a technician occasioning check it for wear. Signs of wear including squealing noises, slipping, or overheating. Overheating occurs when the belt’s tension is incorrect. This prevents it from driving the water pump that cools the motor. Also, the check engine light may come on. If you notice these signs, have a technician examine the vehicle.
If you suspect that there is a problem with the serpentine belt, do not put off getting it taken care of. Vehicles with worn or damaged serpentine belts are unsafe to drive and could leave you stranded on the road. The serpentine’s belt most important task is to drive the alternator. The battery will completely discharge if the belt breaks. This means that the vehicle will no longer have power. Problems with wear, tension, or breaks will cause the vehicle to overheat because the water pump can’t function.
In Milwaukee, WI, our certified technicians at our service center can examine your vehicle’s serpentine belt if you think there might be an issue. At the first sign of an unusual noise, bring your vehicle in. Our team has sophisticated equipment that helps them quickly diagnose the issue. If the belt does need to be replaced, we’ll care of it while you wait. Your vehicle is important to your day to day life. We want you to enjoy your Hyundai safely. Bring your vehicle in for routine maintenance, repairs, or anytime that you suspect there is a problem. We’re the experts in Hyundai care!
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If your vehicle is due for a routine service or you think something may be wrong with your vehicle, bring it in to Amato Hyundai of Glendale. Our technicians will help you out with any services or concerns that you may have. We are conveniently located near Glendale, Shorewood, West Allis, and Wauwatosa, WI.
You can schedule an appointment with us here or you can call us at Call service Phone Number414-964-4408.
5200 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217
