Genuine Toyota Belts And Hoses

Pop the hood of your Toyota car, van, pickup, or SUV and you'll many moving parts. Those rely on belts, hoses, or both in order to operate as intended. That's why your vehicle came with them already installed at the factory.

The Kinds of Belts

There are three. First you have the timing belt, though newer models may have a timing chain instead. This notched belt helps the crankshaft rotate the camshaft. The two shafts turn in sync, and the belt assists with that while also protecting parts from hitting each other. If your timing belt fails, your engine will stop running almost immediately.

Then you have serpentine belts and drive belts, which are similar in terms of what they do. Serpentine belts team with the tensioner, idler pulley, and crank pulley to help operate the power steering, alternator, and more. Drive belts run off the crank pulley and help run the radiator fan, water pump, and more. You can still drive for a while if these stop working, but you won't want to wait long before replacing them.

What Hoses Do

Hoses move fluids to the different parts, helping to cool or lubricate them as needed. In short, any part that has liquid running through it relies on hoses to circulate that liquid.

Your HVAC system is a great example of a component that features both belts and hoses.

How to Spot Failing Belts and Hoses

Your owner's manual will detail your recommended maintenance schedule, but you'll also want to check your belts and hoses for wear and tear. Signs of trouble include:

• The belts are overly loose or slack
• Your belts that are too tight to turn properly
• There are frayed edges on the belts
• You spot cracks in the hoses
• You notice sizeable puddles of liquid under your Toyota

Repair Bad Belts or Hoses with Genuine Toyota Parts

If you do need to replace a belt or hose, make sure that you select the best components for the job. Those are the genuine OEM belts and hoses that are guaranteed to be compatible with your model and its parts. Our online auto parts center has what you need in stock and ready to ship directly to your front door. Order today to save both time and money!