Why are belts and hoses important in your vehicle?
Belts and hoses perform very important functions in your vehicle; they are involved in several processes such as the engine, air conditioning system, cooling system, and charging system. There are different belts and hoses in a typical vehicle and they perform different functions. The timing belt coordinates the rotation of the camshaft and crankshaft, thereby maintaining the precision of the engine. Some vehicles have timing chains instead of timing belts. The serpentine belt located on the outside of the engine transfers power to the systems in the vehicle from the front of the engine. These systems include the charging system and the air conditioning. The radiator hose and heater hose transport the coolant in liquid form to and from the heater core, engine, and radiator.
Several factors contribute to the wear and tear of your vehicle components and these include belt tension, mileage, vehicle age, oil contamination, electrochemical degradation, and hose clamp failure. However, with proper maintenance, your vehicle will serve you much better.
Belts & Hoses
Ensure your vehicle's optimal performance with regular maintenance of belts and hoses crucial for engine, cooling, and charging systems.- Timing Belt Inspection
- Serpentine Belt Service
- Radiator & Heater Hose Check
- Belt Tension Adjustment
- Comprehensive Maintenance
Advantages of belts and hoses
Some of the signs that show that your vehicle’s belts and hoses are coming to the end of their short life spans include screeching, squeaking or grinding noises that start when you turn on your ignition or randomly when the vehicle is being used. More specifically, a damaged belt can be identified by occasional loss of power, steam from the engine, leaking coolants and fluids, and failure of the air conditioning.You may not be able to identify problems with the belts and hoses on your own because it is usually difficult to carry out a visual inspection. However, carrying out routine maintenance according to your manufacturer’s recommendations will help reduce the rate of wear and tear.
Key Benefits of the Service
Taking your car in for regular service help you in ensuring everything is working properly and also to avoid such issues before they arise.
- Specialized services, customized to your needs
- Trustworthy, reliable and timely services
- We supply all car equipment and solutions
Time Saving
Find issues before repair become expensive
Increase Safety
Regular tire inspection will keep you safe
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make an appointment by calling Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tires in DeKalb at 815.754.4200 or Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tires in Sycamore at 815.756.7413, or using our Make an Appointment request form.
As for a quote, when you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time estimate.
The time needed by a vehicle to completely get repaired typically depends upon the level of repair required and availability of auto parts. When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time estimate.
When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time and cost estimate. Our invoices reflect the total cost in parts and labor increments. You can be certain that the parts used were purchased according to your vehicle’s needs and requirements.
In many cases, depending on the design of the vehicle, locating an electrical problem or replacing a part requires disassembly of a section or removal of other parts to access the area for repair. When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time and cost estimate.
Our top priority is to keep you and your passenger’s safe while riding in your vehicle. If the repair can wait, the advisors and the technicians will work together to help you prioritize the urgency of the repairs and maintenance needed.
