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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 10:08 PM
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Default Re: Steering went out on the highway. Wtf??

Originally Posted by dpeel82
Crap. Thanks guys. I may have dodged a bullet here. What is the average life span in miles of a serpentine belt and does the size effect it?
A belt inspection at least twice a year is a good idea, regardless of miles. Age, coolant leak, oil leak, racing(heat), etc., are all factors in the lifespan of the belt. If it gets wet with oil or coolant; change it. If it has age, or stress cracks; change it. I think 60,000 miles is the mark that I remember for changing serpentine belts, given no other issues of course.
 
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