What do a vehicle’s belts and hoses do?

These rubber components are necessary to keep your car running reliably. The belts drive your car’s critical systems. They pump coolant through the cooling system, keep the battery charged, provide the power to the power steering system, and drive the air conditioning compressor.

The hoses connect your vehicle’s engine to the chassis, allowing coolant to flow from the engine’s water jacket to the radiator and heater core. A blown hose will allow that coolant to leak out, potentially causing catastrophic overheating to the powertrain in seconds.

Regular belt and hose replacement

It’s very important to have an inspection of your car’s belts and hoses regularly, and have them replaced when they become worn out. They are relatively inexpensive in comparison to the costs you could incur if they fail on the road. Not to mention the inconvenience of being stuck at an inopportune moment, in a place you’d least like to be stranded. Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care in Woodbury Heights is here to help. Our technicians can check your car’s belts and hoses for wear and tear every time you bring your car in for service.