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Belts
& Hoses
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.
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
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| 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
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.
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| Power
Steering Hose-It connects the power steering
pump to the steering gear |
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