OEM Volkswagen Belts and Hoses

Everything You Need to Know About VW Belts and Hoses

What they do. They move auto parts -- belts, mechanically, using other parts, and hoses, hydraulically, using liquid pressure.

What kinds there are. Belts: serpentine, drive, and timing, generally. They all work together to turn the engine's crankshaft and camshaft, keeping its valves and pistons synchronized, and to move parts in the alternator, power steering, AC, and other systems. Hoses: too many to name. They help run everything from the radiator and air intake to the brakes and more -- even oil coolers and positive crankcase ventilation valves (PCV valves).

The signs of bad ones. Look for looseness or damage, or fluid leaks (from hoses, plus any under your vehicle), and listen for belt chirps and screeches. Other symptoms include battery problems, interior lighting malfunctions, engine misfires and overheats, being unable to start, and systems failures.

When to replace them. This depends on mileage (though most hoses, you should change every 4 years or so). Consult your owner's manual for details; it should have a maintenance schedule with benchmarks.

OEM vs. aftermarket. OEM replacements are the better choice. They're manufactured with quality materials, they're guaranteed to fit, and they'll work as well as if not better than what your car or SUV got from the factory. Aftermarket belts, on the other hand, may be lower-quality, and they may not fit right. Off-brands would usually rather produce high volume using often unskilled labor, after all, and that commonly means quality control's lacking -- unlike on a Volkswagen assembly line. Perhaps worst of all, though, using aftermarket parts almost always voids your warranty -- meaning, you'll be on the hook for future repairs.

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