I wouldn't change it yet but thats just my .02 Why waste the money on that right now? Id run it till you get a lil further down the road or start seeing small little cracks in it. I just changed mine the other day when I started noticing cracks and my tensioner was starting to go out on me.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

I just changed mine at 82,000. I also changed my idler pulley because it was worn out and squeaking.

 

110k on mine no squeaky squeaky or cracks yet. but like the others say if there isnt any cracks or fraing(i think i spelled that wrong lol) you should be good. belts wear wierd. changed a belt on my brother inlaws truck last week less then 60 on his tahoe and already ate up so all depends.

 

If its cracked pretty good replace. They even have a stupid little depth gauge to check to see if the belt is wore thin.

 

The owners manual says check it at 150,000 miles.

 

I mine at 71k when I replaced the auto tensioner.

Mine truck is an 04 3.5; I'm at 94k now!

 

Thanks for the replies. I think I'm gonna let it keep on rolling. No cracks or squealing happening. Decided to tear into the front brakes instead. What a pain that was! 2WD with ZQ8 suspension, what a stupid design on just getting the rotors off. Second time into the brakes on this truck since new. At least I knew what NOT to do this time in dis-assembling the hubs.

 

I always carry a spare belt just in case. Even if you don't have the tools to fix it while on the side of the road, someone will. However, they won't have a belt to fit your vehicle (unless you drive an Altima with the 2.5 :lol.

 

haha I have already checked my belt twice, it has 49,000 miles. It's an 08, and I've had it since May. One of the first things I did was check the belt.

It's good piece of mine to change it if you feel like you want to. There are worse things you can spend money on, like spark plugs. But like advertised earlier, miles aren't always the 'go-by'. Check it for cracks. Some people will have more wear than others based conditions, such as heat. Heat is bad!

 

belts will crack and weather just from age and wear themselves out well before the 150k mark

 

108,000 mine started to make noise. Replaced it haven't heard a peep out of it since.

 

Just put a third one on, but I'm at 195k. So every hundred I'll change it.

 

I had to change my first one at about 50K but with living in the Midwest with salted roads it was already starting to crack. Replaced it with a Gatorback. Had to replace the tensioner and idler pulley so I replaced the belt at 120K. Got all the parts cheap from Rock Auto.

 

Changed mine around 90K miles, and kept the old one as emergency backup.

It literally took 5 min to change the belt and the tensioner.

 

Changing them is a snap when you have an efan :naughty:

 

Agreed. :cheers:

 

Just a heads up...I've seen on here many times to go with the Gatorback belt. Didn't think about it until around 75K miles I replaced mine with a 'Delco' (I think) belt on my '05 and I'm at 105K and this thing was squeeling like I've never heard from a belt...I seriously thought it was a bearing from alternator or water pump, or both (it was that bad!) I went the least expensive way first - got a Gatorback off ebay for $26 and if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I would've never believed it....quiet as a mouse now. This site has came through for me more times than I can count. Thx!

 

Wouldn't happen to still have the part number would you? Think it's about time for mine too.


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Here is the P/N: 4060915

Not sure if posting links is allowed on here but if we are let me know and I'll post the ebay link....free shipping as well.

 

i need to replace mine, but do i have to replace the pulley when i change the belt?? also if somebody has the part # for the 3.5L 5cly that would be great!