Serpitine belt 300m

My 2001 300m has 97K and I was wondering if it wise to replace the
serpentine belt now. I plan on keeping this car for another 100k so if I
replace it now I shouldn't have any problem.

Does anyone think this is a wise move? I don't believe the original will
last 200K and I don't want to be stranded when it brakes.

Tom

 

You're wanting to keep it so I'd definitely replace the belts. I think the
power steering belt is a small separate belt that you have to remove anyway
so I'd replace that one too.

 

Umm - have you thought about the timing belt?? That's even *more*
important.

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')

 

Check the belt for small cracks (on the inside) if there are any, replace
it.

Ted

 

both belts if cracking and it's about do for plugs and a trans flush the
coolant is lso at the 100k area

 

If it looks good, no cracks or wear I'd leave it installed but carry a
spare.

 

Cracks across a raised rib or two, here and there, is normal and does not
indicate a need to change the belt. But cracks that extend from one rib to
another all the way across the belt indicate that it should be changed as
soon as you can get to it.

Richard.