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how often belts and hoses be replaced
is there a mileage or year figure when you should replace belts and hoses in a car or truck??.
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Again depending on the load on the belt (V-belts) They can go well past five years or maybe less. Heat and time are a factor on both belts and hoses. Look for the belt to have glazing on the underside- then its time to change.
The serpentine belts- even though the ribbing may be coming off. They are good for a good long while- here I'd say 60,000 miles or more.
Like anything else nothing is etched in concrete. A general rule of thumb for all this stuff may be around 5 years.
The one hose though I would look at every 3 or 4 years is the hose coming out of the thermostat into the top of the radiator. 3 out of 4 times this is the one that stops you on the road.. Just my rambling thoughts.