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03-02-2011, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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2008 Yaris S driving belt
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.
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03-02-2011, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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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.
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03-02-2011, 08:15 PM | #3 |
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This is a good example as to why they're often called a "stealership".
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03-03-2011, 12:45 AM | #4 |
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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....
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03-03-2011, 02:11 AM | #5 |
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doubt its bad. Take pics and post!
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03-03-2011, 02:28 AM | #6 |
What dealership in San Diego told you that?
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03-15-2011, 05:08 PM | #7 |
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busted belt w/ 40K
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.
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03-15-2011, 05:58 PM | #8 |
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that reminds me to get one for spare...
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03-15-2011, 06:27 PM | #9 |
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Damn that sux..... its rare for that to happen @ that mileage......... glad u got it replaced
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03-16-2011, 05:52 PM | #10 |
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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: |
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