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Timely replacement of the belt tensioner solves several important problems related to the operation of the engine and auxiliary systems of the car:
Reduce Belt and Pulley Wear: Improper belt tension increases belt wear, as well as wear on the pulleys and other components it comes into contact with. This can lead to costly repairs and the need to replace additional parts.
Reduce Noise and Vibration: A worn or incorrectly adjusted tensioner can cause noise and vibration in the engine, making the vehicle less comfortable to operate and increasing the risk of rapid failure of other components.
Preventing accidental failure of electrical components: The correct operation of the alternator, which depends on the condition of the tensioner, ensures stable power to all electrical systems and devices in the vehicle.
Belt breakage: The tensioner maintains the correct tension on the drive belt, this is very important to prevent wear and subsequent breakage. A broken belt causes the engine to suddenly stop and cause the failure of important systems such as the alternator, coolant pump, power steering and air conditioning.
Reducing the risk of an accident: Failure of auxiliary control systems, such as power steering due to a malfunctioning tensioner, can lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
The AutoTechIQ ranking for Safety, Cost Avoidance, and Environmental Impact is
SafetyWhen the tensioner fails, the belt loses its ability to run power accessories, loses power steering assistance, discharges batteries, loses air conditioning, and overheats the engine.
Cost AvoidanceThis problem increases the cost of repair in the future since it damages and wears out other components faster.
Environmental ImpactNot taking care of this immediately will have a limited environmental effect.
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