The following
components are inspected. Their condition is recorded and compared to
manufacturer's specs. Recommendations are made per the Motorist
Assurance Program Uniform Inspection Guidelines Exposure to heat,
vibration and contamination makes belts and hoses wear out faster than
any other components in your car. That's why regular inspections are so
important. Here are the belt and hose types in your car, along with
their applications.
Belts Visual Inspection
Checked for glazing, cracking, peeling and softening
Checked for proper tensioning
Checked for proper alignment of drive pulleys
Condition of each belt is recorded
Accessory Drive Belts
While
some accessories in your car are electrically powered by the charging
system, others use the engine itself as their power source. The power
for these accessories is delivered by a system of pulleys and belts.
Examples of these accessories are:
Alternator
Water Pump for engine cooling
Power Steering Pump
Air Conditioning Compressor
Radiator Cooling Fan
Many late model cars use a single serpentine belt in place of individual belts to drive these accessories
Hoses Visual Inspection
Checked for leaks
Checked for hardening, cracking and softening
Pressure test cooling system for leaks
Condition of each hose is recorded
Hoses
The hoses that convey your car's fluids are made of two rubber layers with a layer of fabric in between. Typical hoses include:
Radiator and Heater Hoses-These hoses convey coolant to the engine and heater core.
Fuel Hose- As the name implies, this hose transports gasoline from the tank to the engine.
Power Steering Hose-It connects the power steering pump to the steering gear
