Toyota Belts

Your Toyota vehicle has a number of moving parts, many of which need belts to operate properly. Without these belts, your vehicle would have a much tougher time doing all you ask of it.

The Different Kinds of Belts

Your car, van, pickup, or SUV has three types of belts, but two operate in much the same way.

Your timing belt is a notched belt that helps the crankshaft turn the camshaft. If you drive a recent vintage model, it may have a timing chain instead. The timing belt turns the two shafts in rhythm with each other and helps to keep parts from hitting one another. If your timing belt were to fail, your engine would stop running at once.

The other two types of belts are serpentine belts and drive belts. Serpentine belts work with the crank pulley, idler pulley, and tensioner to run parts like the power steering and alternator. Drive belts are driven by the crank pulley and help operate your water pump, radiator fan, and more. If either of these belts break, you'll have a period of time where you can fix the problem before things leave you stranded.

How to Spot Problems With Your Belts

Even the best belts can eventually fail, whether due to excessive stress or age. Signs of this include:

• Cracks in the belt
• Fraying edges
• Looseness or sagging
• Overly tight belts

Buy Genuine OEM Belts Online

Make it a regular habit to check the condition of your belts. You'll also want to refer to the maintenance schedule that's detailed in your owner's manual. When you do need to replace a failing belt, insist on getting the best one for your model. That would be a belt made by your manufacturer, since they're the only ones that are guaranteed to be compatible with your vehicle. Find everything you need in our online auto parts catalog. Buy now and we'll ship your order right to your door!

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