VW Serpentine Belt Replacement Service in Sacramento, CA

Volkswagen Serpentine Belt Replacement Service in Sacramento, CA

If your vehicle begins to overheat frequently or you hear unusual squealing noises, your Volkswagen may need to have its serpentine belt changed. While this is a maintenance task that doesn't need to be done often, it generally needs to be taken care of around the 90,000-mile mark. When your vehicle starts having issues, you may not understand the problem because serpentine belt replacement can be difficult for vehicle owners to diagnose. At Niello Volkswagen in Sacramento, CA, our team of certified technicians uses state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose the situation. Many of our customers make the short drive from Arden-Arcade, Roseville, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, and Citrus Height, CA for genuine Volkswagen service.

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The Serpentine Belt's Function in Your VW

Your Volkswagen's serpentine belt drives the crankshaft via a pulley. The belt is key to the operation of many of your vehicle accessories and systems. For instance, it is responsible for the air conditioning compressor operation, alternator, power steering pump, and water/air pumps. A spring loaded or hydraulic tensioner maintains the belt's tension during operation.

Replacing the Serpentine Belt

In your Volkswagen's owner's manual, Volkswagen lists its recommended schedule of maintenance. This lets you know when to anticipate replacing the serpentine belt. While Volkswagen lets you when you need to replace the serpentine belt, it should be checked for wear occasionally. Anytime you start hearing slipping or loud squealing noises, you need a qualified technician to look into it. Some vehicles are equipped with a monitor that will illuminate the check engine light. Frequent overheating may be a signal that the serpentine belt doesn't have the correct tension. The serpentine belt drives the water pump to cool the engine so when it doesn't have the right tension, it fails.

Delaying a Serpentine Belt Replacement

When the serpentine belt fails or loses tension, the vehicle is no longer road worthy. As the serpentine belt is responsible for driving the alternator, the battery will completely discharge if it fails while you are on the road. This means complete power failure and immediate overheating of the engine.

Niello Volkswagen

2701 Arden Way
Directions Sacramento, CA 95825

Sales : 916-482-5790
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Monday 7:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm
Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday Closed

Choose Niello Volkswagen Service Department for Serpentine Belt Replacement

Our certified technicians can diagnose problems with the serpentine belt at our service center in Sacramento, CA. They will let you know if the odd noises that you are hearing are the result of wear on the belt. If it's time to replace it, we'll take care of it quickly and professionally. We are committed to providing quality Volkswagen care. When you start having issues with the operation of your Volkswagen, bring it in for diagnostics and service. We want you to safely enjoy your Volkswagen for many years to come. Come in today for the service your Volkswagen needs!

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