HOME SHOP FOR TIRES CAR REPAIRS TIRE BRANDS WHEELS COUPONS LOCATIONS ABOUT US Current Location Whalen Tire provides Belts & Hoses services to Butte, MT, Bozeman, MT, Belgrade, MT, and other surrounding areas. Choose a service from the following list: -- select service -- Heater Hose Replacement Radiator Hose Replacement Serpentine Belt Replacement Timing Belt Replacement VIEW SERVICES SCHEDULE SERVICE REQUEST QUOTE DESCRIPTION OF BELTS & HOSES Your vehicle’s belts and hoses are involved in processes within the cooling system, air conditioning system, charging system, and engine. These belts and hoses play crucial roles in functional operations inside your vehicle. The heater hose and radiator hose carry liquid coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core. The timing belt is responsible for maintaining engine precision by synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft, which move the engine’s valves and pistons. However, not all vehicles contain timing belts. In place of timing belts, some vehicles use timing chains. On the outside of the engine, the serpentine belt transmits power from the front of the engine to other systems in the vehicle, like the air conditioning system and charging system. Some factors that contribute to wear and tear on your belts and hoses include vehicle age, mileage, belt tension, hose clamp failure, electrochemical degradation, and oil contamination. In the long run, routine maintenance and replacements of your vehicle’s belts and hoses will prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. BENEFITS OF BELTS & HOSES When compared to other components in your car, belts and hoses have one of the shortest life spans. These items are constantly exposed to engine heat, vehicle vibrations, and harmful chemicals, which all have the potential to cause cracks and leaks. Some symptoms to be aware of for belts and hoses nearing failure include squeaking, screeching, or grinding noises that begin when starting your engine or appear during vehicle operation. It's worth noting that grinding sounds near belts are usually associated with a bad pulley bearing rather than the belt itself, as the pulley bearing may freeze up and ultimately lead to a belt replacement. Other symptoms of a bad belt or hose include loss of power, leaking coolant or other fluids, illuminated dashboard lights, rising steam from the engine, and air conditioning failure. While routine maintenance of belts and hoses is always important, summertime is an especially important season to keep an eye under the hood due to increased temperatures, which will accelerate deterioration of the rubber components. Since belts and hoses can be difficult to inspect visually, be sure to follow your manufacturer’s recommendations for scheduled maintenance. Whalen Tire proudly serves the Belts & Hoses needs of customers in Butte, MT, Bozeman, MT, Belgrade, MT, and surrounding areas. Areas Served : Butte, MT | Bozeman, MT | Belgrade, MT | and surrounding areas Heater Hose Replacement Heater hoses play a crucial role in a vehicle’s heating system, which operates in conjunction with the cooling system... Approx. Time: 60 Minutes View Service Request Quote Schedule Service Radiator Hose Replacement Your car or truck’s radiator hoses, which connect the engine to the radiator, are important components that maintain... Approx. Time: 60 Minutes View Service Request Quote Schedule Service Serpentine Belt Replacement As the timing belt synchronizes engine processes, the serpentine belt powers peripheral processes in the engine compartment... Approx. Time: 60 Minutes View Service Request Quote Schedule Service Timing Belt Replacement The timing belt, or timing chain in some vehicles, is a drive belt that synchronizes the rotation of the engine’s... Approx. Time: 180 Minutes View Service Request Quote Schedule Service QUICK LINKS Home Shop For Tires Car Repairs Tire Brands Wheels Coupons Locations About Us TIRE BRANDS MICHELIN® Tires BFGoodrich® Tires Uniroyal® Tires Cordovan Tires Falken Tires Yokohama Tires Bridgestone Tires Firestone Tires More Brands » WHALEN TIRE Whalen Tire has been providing auto repair and excellent tire brands to Butte MT, Bozeman MT, Belgrade MT, Dillon MT, Missoula MT, Billings MT, Helena MT, Great Falls MT, and Spokane WA since 1961. Tire Brands: Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal. Auto Repair: Belts & Hoses, Brakes, Lube/Oil/Filter Service, Wheel Alignment, Tires, Wheels, Axle/CV Joint/Driveshaft Repair, Electrical: Starting/Charging/Batteries, Four Wheel Drive Systems, Steering & Suspension & Tire Pressure Monitoring System LOCATIONS Whalen Tire – Lockwood Whalen Tire Whalen Tire - Butte #1 Whalen Tire - Bozeman Whalen Tire - Belgrade Whalen Tire - Dillon Whalen Tire - Missoula Whalen Tire - Helena Whalen Tire - Great Falls Whalen Tire - Spokane CONNECT WITH US Powered by Net Driven | Login Copyright © 2021 Net Driven Copyright © 2007-2021 Terms of Use | Privacy | Accessibility | Sitemap