Originally Posted by
Mark
In all honesty, I haven't had to change mine yet. It's looks about as easy to access as you can get. Looks way easier than most cars, & to loosen/tighten is super simple.
5 minute job for a mechanic like Fummins,& a 10-minute job for non-mechanic like me!
Unless the tensioner bolt breaks off. Had that happen once on a Mirage. Most of the time they loosen right off unless you're in a hurry...A little copper coat on those threads might help the people fighting the war against rust.
Originally Posted by
Subcompact Culture
The belt was squealing and it was going into the shop for the TPMS light, so since I still have warranty left, I figured I'd let them take care of it. If it wasn't under warranty, I'd do it myself. Honestly, I thought they'd just tighten it; I wasn't expecting a new belt.
I wouldn't expect them to warranty a belt? I too would have assumed they'd just tighten it and kick it out the door.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)