serpentine belt or drive belt?
 

when should it be replaced?
my car info - 2006 tc auto/ 51k mileage

anyone? bump

just check to see if its cracked or glazed.

i would say to check it like ^^^ tcprincess. But most likely between 50k - 60k it should be replaced. Just to be safe.

Replace it now, keep the used one in the area where your spare tire is. I have always done this with every vehicle I have had and the used belt has come to my rescue twice.

just wondering, what would happen if the belt were to rip? and is a serpentine belt n a drive belt the same thing??

^^ yeah serpantine belt, drive belt, fan belt.. same thing.

if it broke, you would loose your alt. p/s, a/c and water pump. if your paranoid then replace it, its cheap insurance. keep your old one if its still in ok condition like Eltaco said.

so I checked my serpentine belt today n it seem to be still in good condition.. no cracks n is not loose. so i should be ok for now.
THANKS everybody for ur advices =)