VW Serpentine Belt - Optimal 038903137J

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 Optimal

Optimal, located in Langenbach, Bavaria, is a rapidly growing company that was established in 1992 with the main core values of the company being quality and extremely high levels of service. The company started out producing bearing kits in 1991. Today, Optimal still remains one of the leading aftermarket suppliers in engine, chassis, and drive train components of original quality with a catalog of over 40,000 products that are ready for shipment from their central warehouse located in Germany. They produce components such as wheel bearings, steering and suspension components, shock absorbers, brake components, water pump kits, timing belt kits, and ABS sensors. Optimal stands for innovation and reliability.