Alfa Romeo Parts: All About Belts

As an Alfa Romeo driver, you already know that your vehicle is a pinnacle of Italian engineering and design elegance. To keep your Alfa Romeo car running in top condition, it’s critical to maintain it with OEM Alfa Romeo parts. One of the most essential parts of the engine of your Alfa Romeo car is the belt system. Our certified Alfa Romeo mechanics are happy to explain these hard-working parts and why they must be maintained.

Timing Belt

The timing belt is one of the most important belts in the engine of your Alfa Romeo car. It works by synchronizing the engine’s camshaft and crankshaft, ensuring that your engine’s valves open and close when they should. When your timing belt becomes worn or damaged, severe engine damage can occur, so replacing these parts at the proper intervals is essential.

Serpentine Belts

The serpentine belt powers many engine accessories, such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. When your serpentine belt becomes worn, Alfa Romeo service is necessary because these engine parts can malfunction.

Drive Belts

Like the serpentine belt, the drive belts power other engine accessories like the water pump and air conditioning compressor. The main difference between the serpentine belt and the drive belt is that the serpentine belt can transmit the power between your power steering pump and your alternator while the drive belt operates them.

Like the other Alfa Romeo belts, be sure to replace the drive belt with an OEM part rather than an aftermarket component.

Shop for OEM Alfa Romeo Parts at Our Dealership

To keep your engine running at its best, use OEM Alfa Romeo parts obtained by Alfa Romeo FIAT of Santa Monica. Stop by our dealership today to have our parts dealers help fit your make and model with the correct belts.