HonToy Care Auto Repair is Boulder’s choice for preventative maintenance and repair including replacing your car's belts and hoses. The hoses under the hood of your vehicle are like arteries, responsible for carrying life-sustaining fluids to the places which need it. Your vehicle also has belts with various functions such as timing belts, or chains, and serpentine belts. If your belts & hoses are not properly maintained, the threat of a breakdown becomes very real.

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Belts degrade over time and can crack, swell, or burst. Hoses can glaze and split after years of use or when exposed to severe temperatures. A faulty hose can cause fluids to leak from your engine and may cause damage to engine components. To avoid breakdowns, be sure to have our trained professional at HonToy inspect your belts and hoses to identify any warning signs or concerns.

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Talk to your mechanic at HonToy Care Auto Repair if you notice any:

• Reduction of power

• Screeching or grinding sound

• If you feel vibrations, 'slides' or 'catching'

• Find any leaks

• Vehicle becomes overheated

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​It is suggested to have belts and hoses checked every 3,000 miles or with every oil change. A belt and hose examination from HonToy Care Auto Repair checks for:

• Glazing, fracturing, peeling off and softening of belts

• Proper tensioning

• Appropriate drive pulley alignment

• Leakages and splits

• Hardening, cracking and softening of hose pipes

• A cooling system pressure examination to help check for leaks

• Loose or worn clamps

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If you are in the Boulder, Co. or surrounding area, call HonToy today to arrange your next belt and hose replacement service or other auto repair center service.