Look For Dodge Auto Belts
The Dodge belts in your car will either be V-belts or serpentine belts. The serpentine belt was first used in 1979, but it took many years for them to catch on. Some cars as late as the early 1990s still used V-belts. Cars with V-belts usually have more than one installed.
When replacing a V-belt in a system with more than one, it's a good idea to replace all of them at the same time. One, and sometimes two, serpentine belts are the standard for newer cars. As with V-belts, it's best to replace them both, if only to avoid having to repeat the process sooner than you may like.
When to Replace Dodge Belts
Regular visual inspections of your belts is one way to know when it's time to replace them. If they are cracked, frayed or glazed, they are wearing out. Make sure to check both sides, and to inspect a part that is lying flat and one that is extended, as it is around the bottom of a pulley. While you're there, you should check the hoses, too.
Visual inspection can reveal the condition of the outside of the belt, but that isn't the whole story. It may also be worn internally. Because you can't tell whether that is the case, if the belt is more than four years old it should be replaced whether it shows external wear or not. In fact, some mechanics recommend changing belts at 25,000 miles or every two years.
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