Belts & Hoses :

• Timing Belt

The timing belt is an integral part to keeping your enging running, once this breaks you can count on your vehicle stopping, as well as the possibility for damage to your engine-meaning a possible costly repair bill. Be proactive and have your timing belt inspected regularly by Send A Friend Auto Care for wear and slippage. Typically you want to replace your timing belt every fifty to sixty thousand miles. If upon inspection, the belt is found to be cracked or stripped, then it is time for it to be replaced.

 

• Serpentine Belt

Your car's serpentine belt powers many if your vehicle's components such as the alternator, ac compressor, power steering pump, water pump, and many other peripheral devices. If your serpentine belt breaks you lose power to all these components possibly causing damage to your car's engine. You should have your serpentine belt inspected often as this is a very important part to the continued success of keeping your car running.

 

• Hoses

Keeping your car's hoses inspected and maintained is very critical to keep your car's engine cool and running properly. The hoses are the conduit between your engine and your radiator providing a constant flow of coolant between these two components. Having your car's hoses and clamps inspected regularly for cracks and leaks is sure way to prevent a burst hose, overheating problems, and a major headache. As experts in preventative maintenance, Send A Friend can inspect and if need to be replace these hoses, and keep you on the road.