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Adjust Drive Belts Service

How much does a Adjust Drive Belts cost?

On average, the cost for a Cadillac Catera Adjust Drive Belts is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2000 Cadillac CateraV6-3.0LService typeAdjust Drive BeltsEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
1998 Cadillac CateraV6-3.0LService typeAdjust Drive BeltsEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2001 Cadillac CateraV6-3.0LService typeAdjust Drive BeltsEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1997 Cadillac CateraV6-3.0LService typeAdjust Drive BeltsEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
1999 Cadillac CateraV6-3.0LService typeAdjust Drive BeltsEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
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What are drive belts all about?

The drive belts are connected to the crankshaft (a part of the engine), as well as to the alternator, air conditioning, and power steering system. The belts are responsible for transferring power from the crankshaft to these other systems. Over time, and especially if multiple systems that put stress on the belts are being used, the belts can grow loose, or unaligned. When this happens the belts will need to be adjusted so that they can return to their normal, optimal position.

Keep in mind:

  • If the drive belt is at all frayed or cracked it should be replaced instead of adjusted.
  • When the drive belt is adjusted, the drive belt tensioner and idler pulley should both be inspected.

How it's done:

  • Adjust the drive belts

Our recommendation:

Your drive belts should always be checked during tuneups and maintenance. During any kind of servicing your drive belts should be checked to see if they need to be replaced or adjusted.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to adjust the drive belts?

  • Squealing noise from the engine

How important is this service?

Your alternator, power steering, and air conditioning are all powered by your drive belt. The belt is connected to the crankshaft, and transfers power to these systems. As the belt is used and wears, it can grow lose, or begin to become unaligned. If the drive belt becomes loose, it won’t move as efficiently, and it won’t transfer power as efficiently. If the belt becomes unaligned, it can come into contact with parts of the engine, which can cause damage.

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Cadillac Catera V6-3.0L - Check Engine Light is on - North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Cadillac Catera V6-3.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Concord, California
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by Jamal
Cadillac Catera V6-3.0L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - San Diego, California
Sam was great and professional. Took care of my problem real quick. Getting sum more work done soon. Going to request for him. Just a real cool nice person

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by Joseph
Cadillac Catera V6-3.0L - Battery Terminal Ends - Midvale, Utah
Kenny was extremely professional and thorough in his work. I was told my alternator was bad by a shop and had booked the appointment for a replacement. Before Kenny went right into replacing it, he took the time to make sure it was the alternator. It turned out not being the alternator. He saved me over $150. He took the the time to teach me about my car and what he was doing to fix it. He gave great recommendations on how to maintain my car as well. I would recommend him and utilize his services again. Thanks Kenny!

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