service life of accessory drive belt? - Toyota Yaris Forums

stevebo · 05-07-2010, 11:15 PM

how often should the accessory drive belt be changed?

bankrobber · 05-08-2010, 01:02 AM

I have a 2007 with 88,000 miles and no problems with belt yet. I live in Florida so it is not around cold weather.

bronsin · 05-08-2010, 08:51 AM

The belt on my ECHO was fine after 8 years and 50k miles. (same belt) They appear to last a very long time.

beZzZ · 05-08-2010, 12:31 PM

Better take it to a reputable shop, check any crack on it and the tension.

Just to be safe, you don't have to change it, just check it up.

N9QGS · 05-09-2010, 11:16 PM

I changed mine at about 90,000 it was still in great shape, but I'd say if you want to throw a number out I think changing it every 100,000 miles is a good round figure. Its a $35 part not a big deal to replace then to have it brake on you, but if you want to go longer, just visually inspect it with a mirror or have a shop check it. they will usually check it for free.

beZzZ · 05-10-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N9QGS

I changed mine at about 90,000 it was still in great shape, but I'd say if you want to throw a number out I think changing it every 100,000 miles is a good round figure. Its a $35 part not a big deal to replace then to have it brake on you, but if you want to go longer, just visually inspect it with a mirror or have a shop check it. they will usually check it for free.

Just wondering how much did you pay for labour?

05-07-2010, 11:15 PM	#1
stevebo Drives: 2007 sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 3	service life of accessory drive belt? how often should the accessory drive belt be changed?

05-09-2010, 11:16 PM	#5
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	I changed mine at about 90,000 it was still in great shape, but I'd say if you want to throw a number out I think changing it every 100,000 miles is a good round figure. Its a $35 part not a big deal to replace then to have it brake on you, but if you want to go longer, just visually inspect it with a mirror or have a shop check it. they will usually check it for free. __________________ 198K Miles

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05-08-2010, 01:02 AM	#2
bankrobber Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 254	I have a 2007 with 88,000 miles and no problems with belt yet. I live in Florida so it is not around cold weather.

05-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#3
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	The belt on my ECHO was fine after 8 years and 50k miles. (same belt) They appear to last a very long time.

05-08-2010, 12:31 PM	#4
beZzZ Learning & Upgrading View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Yaris 5 Dr HB Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Unionville/Markham, ON Posts: 197	Better take it to a reputable shop, check any crack on it and the tension. Just to be safe, you don't have to change it, just check it up.