Serpentine Belt

Easy

⏱ 30-60 min📅 Every 60-100K mi▶ Watch Videos

Shop Cost

$180

DIY Parts

$35

You Save

$145

Tools Required (2)

Serpentine belt tool or long ratchet

Socket set

Serpentine belt

Pro Tip PHOTO old belt routing before removal.

Honda

Auto-tensioner with 14mm bolt. Route diagram on radiator shroud.

BMW

16mm wrench on tensioner. Complex routing — photo before removal.

Extra tools: 16mm wrench

Ford

3/8 square drive hole in tensioner. Use ratchet directly.

Toyota

Most have auto-tensioner. 14mm or 19mm bolt. Routing on fan shroud sticker.

Subaru

Tensioner on passenger side. 12mm bolt for adjustment on older models.

Chevrolet

15mm on tensioner. Route diagram under hood. Very accessible on trucks.