BMW Accessory Belt - Gates K060605

Product Information

Your vehicles serpentine belt is designed to drive your engines accessories such as the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. Depending on the configuration of your vehicles accessory array your vehicle may have a single or multiple serpentine belts. Compared to traditional v-belts serpentine belts have a long and reliable service life and rarely require maintenance before replacement.

Due to the materials that modern serpentine belts are made out of it is possible for them to last anywhere from 50,000 miles to upwards of 80,000 miles. When replacing your vehicles serpentine belt it is highly recommended to inspect all related pulleys and tensioners. In most cases it is recommended to replace the belt and pulleys/tensioners at the same time.

• Cracks or fraying
• Squealing or squeaking from engine bay
• Stretching causing low friction over pulleys
• Chemical spills such as oil or coolant leaks
• Accessories not providing proper output as intended

About Gates

Gates Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products. Their highly engineered products are critical components used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. Gates understands that the cost of failure is very high relative to the cost of their products. As an engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, systems, and solutions. The company is Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs over 14,000 people across 106 locations in 30 countries. Their core values are Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Quality.