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Originally Posted by RANDY P
PS- modern serpentine belts and hoses can literally last the life of the car assuming they aren't contaminated with oils-
GM considers belts and hoses as "lifetime" and to be only replaced as needed on inspection.
With that said, one radiator hose on my car is just now starting to burn through at 170K miles- found a soft spot on it. Others are fine.
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LOL I wish! Belts & hoses ain't cheap.
These rubber hoses and belts need periodic replacement in my experience due to age if nothing else. Better to replace than have something let go and take out your engine.
When GM says lifetime item it means 5 or so years LOL. What does Ford say? I'd be more inclined to listen to them
I like to mitigate the possibility of breakdown as much as I can, as I'm always aware I'm depending on a 19 year old car.