Serpentine / AC Belt Replcement

[YukonCrazy]

While I was cleaning my MAF and TB yesterday, I noticed the AC and Serpentine belts look a little cracked. When selecting new belts, I assume it's best to go with AC Delco? Or, is there a better brand available?

 

[BRUTUS_T_HOG]

Can't go wrong with AC Delco.

Gates, Goodyear, and Bando are also great.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Goodyear Gator back belts are some bad ass belts IMO. I replaced my stock belts with Gator backs damn near 5 years ago, and I STILL don't see a single split or crack on the belts. Other than being dirty, they look like they have only been on there a few months! I'm sure they could at least use a good scrubbing by now. Maybe I will remove them and scrub em with some Adams All Purpose Cleaner. If I see ANY wear I will just go ahead and replace them.

I put a Gator back on the wife's Altima at the same time, 5 years ago. Back then I remember her car still had only 38k miles on it. Now it has 125k. Even though the Altima gets driven a LOT more than the Burban, the belt is in the same condition.

 

[YukonCrazy]

I picked up both the serpentine and A/C belt from the dealer yesterday. And I have to say, that was the quickest I have ever changed belts. It's nice having plenty of room in the engine compartment for a change.