Simple question-What's the best serpentine belt?

[CrabGuy]

I noticed a some minor checking on the belt and wonder what the best recommended belt is? I've always had good luck with a Gates premium type in the past on other cars. I live in a very hot climate that isn't kind to belts.

 

[dvdswan]

I always used Gates belts and hoses when I live in Phoenix, AZ.

 

[CrabGuy]

Thanks

 

[Dirtman]

Gates and Dayco seem to work fine.

 

[DILLARD000]

...minor checking on the belt
...recommended belt is?
...good luck with a Gates premium
...in a very hot climate that isn't kind to belts.

On my 2001 V6~4.0L~SOHC, had irritating squeak\tick noise several years ago with the Ford belt,
switched to the Contintental=GatorBack below with good result.

• 0i840=0m021Wide * 87i38=2m219Long \ Ford# 4L5z-8620-ea \ Ford# jk6-873-ea
• 0i840=0m021Wide * 87i20=2m215Long \ Continental# 4060872 \ GatorBack# 6pk2215
• 0i840=0m021Wide * 87i00=2m210Long \ Continental# 4060870 \ GatorBack# 6pk2210 = Preferred

But I live in a cool 9000ft mountain climate.

 

[rubydist]

I have had good luck with all the belt brands I have used (Gates, Dayco, GatorBack). When I had an issue it was due to worn pulleys not the belt.

 

[black_demon69]

Gates

 

[Jazzer]

Another vote for Gates, any product.

-Jazzer

 

[CrabGuy]

Thanks everyone, it's unanimous!

 

[Curious Hound]

Thanks everyone, it's unanimous!

Now I can give my answer.

"The one that fits, is still a complete loop and not cracked or frayed."

 

[Uncle Gump]

Thanks everyone, it's unanimous!

I never throw the old one away when I replace mine... I roll it up and add it to the truck tool kit.

Because... shit happens!

 

[sgtsandman]

I never throw the old one away when I replace mine... I roll it up and add it to the truck tool kit.

Because... shit happens!

That’s what I did. I think my replacement belt is a Dayco. It spins what needs spun and doesn’t make any noise while doing it.

 

[Dirtman]

Old belts make good slings for lifting stuff too. I always kept a few of them on my forklift and cherry picker. Of course this was before I had to deal with these crazy people called "OSHA".

 

[Eddo Rogue]

Check out the Gatorback. I think Goodyear makes it.

 

[ElectraRider]

I like Gates.