Serpentine Belt Replacement

Nissan Serpentine Belt Replacement in Milwaukee, WI

We offer a serpentine belt replacement service for all Nissan models near Milwaukee, WI at our Nissan certified service department. Your service features a factory-trained technician installing genuine OEM parts of the highest quality. If you have experienced the symptoms of a faulty serpentine belt or are due for a scheduled replacement service at 100,000 miles, we invite you to get what you need from us. We are one of Milwaukee’s trusted Nissan certified service departments at Russ Darrow Nissan of Milwaukee.

What is the Serpentine Belt?

Accessories on your Nissan require power to operate. Many essential accessories, such as the water pump, alternator, power steering, and air conditioning compressor, receive that power from the serpentine belt that collects power from the engine at the crankshaft and delivers it to the accessories at their pulleys. The Nissan serpentine belt is durable but simply will not last forever in peak condition.

When Does My Nissan’s Serpentine Belt Need to be Replaced?

That depends considerably on the Nissan model year as older models with the older style belt require replacement at a shorter interval than newer model Nissans that can last up to 100,000 miles. It is important to get the serpentine belt inspected and replaced when found defective or at the recommended miles. You will need to reference your Nissan model’s service schedule to know when yours is due.

Serpentine Belt Inspection: What Spells Trouble?

If you notice any of the warning signs of a bad serpentine belt, we recommend a prompt inspection and replacement service to prevent the consequences of the belt breaking when driving:

• Squealing noise coming from the front of the engine bay
• Power steering and air conditioning do not work
• Engine overheats
• Cracks, fraying, or any other physical integrity loss

What Happens if the Serpentine Belt Breaks While Driving?

If the serpentine belt breaks while driving, it will be obvious that the power steering is not working, and the engine temperature increases immediately. If you notice that the steering wheel is incredibly difficult to turn, this is a telltale sign of a broken serpentine belt. An engine that runs for too long with a broken serpentine belt will overheat as the water pump will not be circulating coolant fluid that keeps the engine cool.