Subaru Belts and Hoses Service Near Newark, CA

Your vehicle has a lot of systems that all work hard to provide you with great performance, but they're going to need power in order to function. Your belts deliver this power, while your hoses provide your systems with the fluid that they need. This is why when a belt becomes loose or a hose is punctured, it can cause a seemingly endless number of problems. We can help you make sure that your model is in great shape when you visit us at Premier Subaru of Fremont.

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What Do My Belts Do?

Your vehicle needs a way to deliver power to other systems. Your belts help to fill this vital role so that you can enjoy a great performance.

  • Timing Belt: This can either be a belt or a chain, but it has one of the most important roles in your vehicle, as it helps your engine keep a rhythm when it's running.
  • Serpentine Belt: This belt is probably one of the most infamous, as it's responsible for everything from your alternator to your climate control. It even assists your power steering.
  • Your Other Belts: There's also the A/C belt, fan belt, power steering belt, and more.

Why Does My Vehicle Need Hoses?

Your vehicle has a lot of different fluids that constantly need to be flowing. Your hoses help to move these fluids around in your vehicle, and in the case of your brakes, they even deliver hydraulic pressure. Some other examples include:

  • Heater Core Hoses: When you turn your heater on, your car needs to move around all that hot coolant so that you can stay warm.
  • Radiator Hoses: These hoses carry coolant, so needless to say that they're pretty important. They work hard to cool down your engine.
  • Air Intake Hoses: Your engine needs air for combustion, and these hoses work as a delivery system.
  • And More

How Do I Diagnose Damaged Belts and Hoses?

Since your belts and hoses essentially connect the various parts of your model, they can cause a myriad of different issues when they break down. If you've run into any of the signs below, and you're near Oakland, Fremont, or San Francisco, you can visit us at Premier Subaru of Fremont for a quick repair.

  • Visible Damage: Your belts shouldn't have any cracks or visible damage. The same goes for your hoses, so you'll want to keep an eye out for potential leaks.
  • Odd Noises: Belts tend to squeal when they're on their last leg. You may also hear strange sounds due to fluid leakage, or a loose belt.
  • Battery Issues: Your alternator relies on a belt in order to function, so you might lose power if that belt fails.
  • Engine Issues: If your engine is misfiring or won't start, then your timing belt might need to be inspected. There may even be metal shavings in your oil.
  • Various Other Issues: Loose belts and leaky hoses can cause overheating, problems with your brakes, a loss of climate control, a loss of power steering, and more.

If you feel like you have a loose belt, or that one of your hoses may have broken, you can schedule a service with our mechanics at Premier Subaru of Fremont.

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