The Function of The Fan Belt And How Often Should It Be Replaced

The Function of Fan Belt

Fan belts are widely used in the automotive industry in daily life. Fan belts, also known as air conditioning belts, are used to drive generators, air conditioning compressors, and power steering pumps. When this belt is damaged, the power assist will feel heavy and there will be no steering assistance left; If the air conditioner is turned on, it cannot cool due to the compressor not starting; The generator does not generate electricity, so it cannot charge the battery. If you encounter a broken belt on the road, you can find the nearest repair station to repair it according to the distance.

How often should the fan belt be replaced

30000 kilometers or 2 years. According to the search on iCar Automotive website, the multi wedge belt needs to be replaced every 2 years. The condition of the multi ribbed belt needs to be checked every 30000 kilometers or every 2 years, and replaced if necessary.