Can this really happen?...Belt snap, and then dead engine?...

[Lew]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Will do....good suggestions! All should have a spare...

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Every 60k miles for polyrib belt. I changed it at 50k for peace of mind and then kept the old one as a spare in the front trunk in case I break down on a Sunday when no parts dept are open and I'm left without a belt.

Change procedure:
60k Mile Scheduled Maintenance (60k, 120k, 180k, 240k, 300k, 360k)

I mentioned this in another thread. Gates recommends changing their belts if 6 years old. I changed my drive belt at 30k. 60k is a long time running a drive belt. I say don't wait that long. A OEM belt is only $25.