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| Exposure
to heat, vibration and contamination makes belts and hoses wear out faster
than any other components in your car. That's why regular inspections are
so important. Here are the belt and hose types in your car, along with
their applications. |
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| Accessory
Drive Belts |
While
some accessories in your car are electrically powered by the charging system,
others use the engine itself as their power source. The power for these
accessories is delivered by a system of pulleys and belts. Examples of
these accessories are:
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Alternator
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Water Pump for engine
cooling
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Power Steering Pump
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Air Conditioning Compressor
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Radiator Cooling Fan
Many late model cars
use a single serpentine belt in place of individual belts to drive these
accessories. |
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| Hoses |
The
hoses that convey your car's fluids are made of two rubber layers with
a layer of fabric in between. Typical hoses include:
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Radiator and Heater
Hoses-These hoses convey coolant to the engine and heater core.
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Fuel Hose- As
the name implies, this hose transports gasoline from the tank to the engine.
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Power Steering Hose-It
connects the power steering pump to the steering gear.
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