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Off brand serpentine belts ok to use?

Old 07-21-2015, 04:32 PM
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Default Off brand serpentine belts ok to use?

Replacing my alternator this week and its probably due for a new belt anyways but I cant seem to find anywhere with a Motorcraft belt in stock. Are the autoparts store random brands ok to use or should I avoid any specific brands?

I suppose I could wait for a Motorcraft one since its so easy to swap it at any time, but its ridiculously hot out and it prefer to do it all at once!
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Old 07-21-2015, 08:07 PM
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I have never had a problem using the belt provided by my local autoparts store, regardless of the brand belt.
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Old 07-21-2015, 09:15 PM
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Goodyear Gatorback serpentine belts are supposed to be very good. I've used several with no issues.
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Old 07-22-2015, 06:49 AM
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^agree. I have used them as well.
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