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socjo1976
03-02-2011, 03:05 PM
I recently got an oil change at a toyota dealership and they mentioned I needed a new driving belt for $174+ which includes parts and labor. My Yaris has 40500 miles on it. They said it's starting to crack. BTW, how many belts does my yaris have? Is this normal wear and tear and is the price reasonable.
CTScott
03-02-2011, 03:36 PM
The Yaris only has one belt and it's about $15 from an auto parts store. It only takes loosening of 2 bolts to change it (in about 15 minutes). You can pop the hood and look at it to see if it really is staring to crack.
xaero_81
03-02-2011, 09:15 PM
This is a good example as to why they're often called a "stealership".
str8Yaris
03-03-2011, 01:45 AM
Lol.... dam can't believe they told u that..... that bet will last for a long time over 100k for sure... its a toyota.... lol there might be a real smal possiblity its a bad belt but I doubt that.... u can get a good belt for cheap & get it installed for a fraction of what there charging u.... I woulda laughed @ the guy who told u that....
Saggio
03-03-2011, 03:11 AM
doubt its bad. Take pics and post!
minired5stby
03-03-2011, 03:28 AM
What dealership in San Diego told you that?
740chatfield
03-15-2011, 06:08 PM
Yes, the belts do break! My belt snapped just today on the highway. It's a 2008 Yaris (manual) w/ almost 40K. The auto store had the belts stocked at $9 and $12.
marcus
03-15-2011, 06:58 PM
that reminds me to get one for spare...
str8Yaris
03-15-2011, 07:27 PM
Damn that sux..... its rare for that to happen @ that mileage......... glad u got it replaced

Yes, the belts do break! My belt snapped just today on the highway. It's a 2008 Yaris (manual) w/ almost 40K. The auto store had the belts stocked at $9 and $12.
tk1971
03-16-2011, 06:52 PM
On my last car (a subie), I let it lapse until the squeal was unbearable. When I finally changed the 2 belts, one of them was literally running on what looked like 2 strings. Apparently, most of the belt crumbled away, leaving only 2 sections of the V-belt intact.

Apparently, the tension adjustment is old-school style (put a stick on the alternator and yank it tight). Just to be safe, get one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31XAQ05C4CL._SL500_AA300_.jpg