serpentine belt and hose replacements
When do you replace serpintine belt and radiator hoses on diesel engines? Last year I replaced all heater hoses & tank radiator hoses. Autos are generally 5 years.
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Trackrig wrote:usersmanual wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
I have found that when it comes to belts and hoses OEM are best
Nothing wrong with OEM parts, but especially on hoses and belts, you can buy better. I keep my vehicles for a long time. When it comes to hoses I go to silicone hoses, much more expensive, but I've never replaced one of them and I kept my 1983 Chevy diesel for 29 years. If the mfg can save a dime, they will as long as the part will fail after the warranty is off.
Bill
I disagree I have found for the most part over time OEM belts and hoses fit better and last longer its just they usually cost 2x as much
