Wet Belts – Bristol

Wet belts are so named because they are located inside the engine and are lubricated by oil, similar to a timing chain.

However, they are lighter than metal timing chains and create lower friction than the traditional external timing belt. Wet belts have now become popular with manufacturers such as Peugeot and Citroen because their other advantages include improved fuel efficiency and reduced exhaust emissions. Designed initially with a life expectancy of around 64,000 miles, or up to six years, it is not uncommon for wet belts to fail much sooner – sometimes as early as 30,000 miles.

With this in mind, AP Autocare is pleased to offer advice about the condition of your vehicle’s wet belt, especially after its mileage hits around 30,000 miles, by providing an honest appraisal of its condition for your complete peace of mind. You could be avoiding a potentially expensive repair bill.

Wet belts can fail prematurely for several reasons, and contaminated oil containing soot particles or other impurities is one of the most common issues. This causes deterioration of the belt, leading to failure, so it’s essential to make sure the oil is changed regularly to prevent this situation. At AP Autocare, we are highly experienced in working with wet belts, specialising in Citroen and Peugeot vehicles, and our technicians are highly qualified and knowledgeable. Our workshop in Bristol is fully equipped to deal with all the latest engine types.

We specialise in wet belt work for Citroen and Peugeot vehicles. At this time, we’re unable to offer wet belt replacement for Ford models – please contact us to discuss your specific vehicle.

AP Autocare is proud to be part of both the Servicesure and the Castrol Service networks of quality, independent garages. Both organisations expect high standards in workmanship and customer service from their member garages, and we are fully committed to maintaining and surpassing those.

To find out more about Wet Belts in Bristol, contact us online or call us directly on 0117 9638916

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