BMW 760Li Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement Service

How much does a Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 760Li Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement is $198 with $30 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2005 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$346.00	Shop/Dealer Price$393.56 - $519.23
2013 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$396.58	Shop/Dealer Price$419.16 - $470.29
2006 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$335.19	Shop/Dealer Price$379.09 - $502.02
2007 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$335.19	Shop/Dealer Price$379.09 - $502.01
2004 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$335.19	Shop/Dealer Price$382.18 - $507.43
2008 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$335.19	Shop/Dealer Price$379.38 - $502.53
2014 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$396.58	Shop/Dealer Price$419.32 - $470.57
2010 BMW 760LiV12-6.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$407.50	Shop/Dealer Price$432.90 - $492.30

Show example BMW 760Li Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement prices

What is a serpentine belt and how does it work?

A serpentine belt is a relatively long, flat, multi-ribbed belt that is driven by the engine’s crankshaft pulley. The belt drives many, and often all, of the engine accessories such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, water pump, and air pump. The serpentine belt is tensioned by a hydraulic or spring-loaded automatic tensioner. Some older cars use a serpentine belt to drive most accessories but will also have a shorter v-style belt to drive, for example, the power steering pump.

Belts

When to consider replacing the serpentine belt:

Regularly scheduled maintenance. Typically, belt manufacturers recommend belt replacement at 90,000 miles. However, the belt must be inspected for wear or damage at regular intervals prior to this high mileage.
Squealing noise, belt slippage, visible belt damage. Should the belt fail or wear out prematurely, you may hear noise or you may see visible signs of deterioration such as missing chunks of rubber, excessive cracking, or a shredded appearance on the edge of the belt.
Battery Light. A loose belt, perhaps caused by a defective tensioner, may not drive the alternator at adequate speed and thus the battery may discharge, causing the warning light to illuminate.
Engine overheating. Often, the serpentine belt drives the water pump. In those applications, if the belt breaks the engine will overheat in seconds to minutes. If the belt is inadequately tensioned, you may notice higher-than-normal engine operating temperature.

How do mechanics replace the serpentine belt?

Prior to removing the belt, the mechanic must run the engine to determine if the idler pulley and the belt tensioner are noise-free. Those rotating components have grease filled bearings and are subject to wear. In addition, the mechanic will ensure that all pulleys and accessories are turning in the same plane. These steps help make sure your new belt will operate trouble-free for its full-service life.
The belt’s routing path through the various components is noted. The belt tensioner is released, usually with a wrench or lever, to release the tension from the belt. With the tension off, the belt slides off the pulleys.
All rotating components — that is the alternator, air conditioner compressor, etc. — are checked for smooth operation and no noise.
If everything checks out, the new belt is slipped over all of the pulleys while holding the tensioner away from the belt. Once the belt is centered on all pulleys, the tensioner is released and the installation is complete. The engine is run to ensure normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a serpentine belt problem?

No. Should the belt have visible damage, you risk unexpected and sudden breakage that could potentially leave you stranded. Serpentine belt problems that result in the alternator not charging may cause the battery to discharge, which will result in loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Additionally, if a deteriorated belt breaks and that belt drives the water pump, the engine will overheat in a matter of seconds.

When replacing the serpentine belt keep in mind:

On many cars, the expected service life of a serpentine belt is around 90,000 miles. Should the belt fail well prior to that, a very careful inspection should be performed to check for out-of-alignment pulleys, a possibly out-of-position crankshaft harmonic balancer on which the drive pulley is mounted, binding pulleys, or a defective belt tensioner.
Attention should always be given to serpentine belt routing, since proper routing is critical to proper belt tension, and function of the driven components.
Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish serpentine belt related noise from other engine noises. In these cases, a mechanic will determine the origin of the noise by momentarily running the engine without the serpentine belt attached.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(5)

Rating Summary

4

1

0

0

0

4

1

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Yahshif

11 years of experience

128 reviews

Request Yahshif

Yahshif

11 years of experience

Request Yahshif

by shirley

BMW 760Li V12-6.0L - Brake System Inspection - Inglewood, California

Yashshifts is very professional

Diego

22 years of experience

564 reviews

Diego

22 years of experience

by terrell

BMW 760Li V12-6.0L - Ignition Coil - Phoenix, Arizona

Was very confident and knowledgeable of his work and help me find and diagnose my car problems!! Will only be using this same mechanic in future!

Mario

22 years of experience

9 reviews

Mario

22 years of experience

by Amo

BMW 760Li V12-6.0L - Battery - Freeport, New York

Mario was prompt, informative and very courteous. pleasant find.

Diego

22 years of experience

564 reviews

Diego

22 years of experience

by terrell

BMW 760Li V12-6.0L - High Pressure Pump - Phoenix, Arizona

I’ll always ask for him!

Excellent Rating

(5)

Rating Summary

4

1

0

0

0

4

1

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

P0377 OBD-II Trouble Code: Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Few Pulses

Trouble code P0377 means the PCM has detected an irregularity in the high resolution timing reference signal, due to a faulty crankshaft or camshaft.

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid

Acura Acura returns from a spate of years devoted to the higher-end luxury market, and they do so in style with a car that practically invents its own segment. The ILX Hybrid is the half electric portion of the brand...

Insurance Requirements for Car Registration in Michigan

The The state of Michigan requires that all drivers carry no-fault auto insurance, or “financial responsibility,” to help cover the cost of damages and injuries related to an auto accident. The minimum financial responsibility requirements for drivers in Michigan are...

Where should the coolant temperature needle be pointing?

The gauge is an estimate of the temperature of the engine. You would need to have the vehicle scanned to get actual temperatures.

will a 17 inch donut spare tire fit on my car with 20 inch rims,i have a 2010 ford taurus sho with the perfomance package

Hello. Yes as long as the donut has the correct offset then it will clear the brakes and work just fine.

Our car is overheating but WHYYYY

You will need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if the radiator or somewhere on engine is leaking. You may have an intake thermostat housing leak or water pump leaking. You should not drive it if temperature...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com