Belts Visual Inspection
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Checked for glazing, cracking, peeling and
softening
Checked for proper tensioning
Checked for
proper alignment of drive pulleys
Condition of each belt
is recorded
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Hoses Visual Inspection
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Checked for leaks
Checked for hardening, cracking and
softening
Pressure test cooling system for
leaks
Condition of each hose is recorded
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Exposure to heat, vibration and contamination makes belts
and hoses wear out faster than any other components in your
car. That's why regular inspections are so important. Here are
the belt and hose types in your car, along with their
applications.
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Accessory Drive Belts
While some accessories in
your car are electrically powered by the charging system,
others use the engine itself as their power source. The power
for these accessories is delivered by a system of pulleys and
belts. Examples of these accessories are:
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Alternator
Water Pump for engine cooling
Power
Steering Pump
Air Conditioning Compressor
Radiator
Cooling Fan
Many late model cars use a single serpentine
belt in place of individual belts
to drive these
accessories.
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Hoses
The hoses that convey your car's fluids
are made of two rubber layers with a layer of fabric in
between. Typical hoses include:
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Radiator and Heater Hoses-These hoses convey coolant to
the engine and heater core.
Fuel Hose- As the name
implies, this hose transports gasoline from the tank to the
engine.
Power Steering Hose-It connects the power
steering pump to the steering
gear.
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