Oldsmobile Cutlass Idler Pulley Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(23)

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.

Customer Ratings

(23)

Idler Pulley Replacement Service

How much does a Idler Pulley Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Oldsmobile Cutlass Idler Pulley Replacement is $106 with $11 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1997 Oldsmobile CutlassV6-3.1LService typeIdler Pulley ReplacementEstimate$137.51Shop/Dealer Price$153.14 - $177.53
1999 Oldsmobile CutlassV6-3.1LService typeIdler Pulley ReplacementEstimate$149.71Shop/Dealer Price$173.41 - $221.96
1998 Oldsmobile CutlassV6-3.1LService typeIdler Pulley ReplacementEstimate$117.51Shop/Dealer Price$133.16 - $157.56
Show example Oldsmobile Cutlass Idler Pulley Replacement prices

What is the Idler Pulley all about?

An idler pulley is responsible for guiding and maintaining tension with the drive belt. The drive belt (also called the serpentine belt) connects the engine to various components of the vehicle (such as the air conditioning, power steering, and alternator). Power is transferred from the engine to these systems via the drive belt. The belt is held in place by the idler pulley, which keeps the tension on the drive belt and guides it.

Keep in mind:

When an idler pulley is replaced, it’s a good idea to replace the drive belt as well.

How it's done:

  • Inspect engine for noises
  • Inspect the drive belts
  • Spin the pulley
  • Replace the pulleys if found bad
  • Check for proper operations of the belt

Our recommendation:

Any time that drive belt maintenance is performed on your vehicle, the idler pulley should be examined. Idler pulleys usually wear out with time, so it is a safe precautionary procedure to have your idler pulley replaced during any drive belt servicing.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Idler Pulley?

  • Noises from the engine
  • Warning lights are on
  • Loss of power steering
  • Car is overheating

How important is this service?

The idler pulley is responsible for keeping your drive belt aligned, and for maintaining the tension in the drive belt. The drive belt is used to transfer power from the engine to the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning, among other systems. If the driver pulley starts to degrade, the drive belt will be less efficient, and your vehicle will be liable to overheat or run poorly. If the idler pulley fully breaks, the drive belt will no longer work at all, and your car won’t run.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Oldsmobile mechanics

Real customer reviews from Oldsmobile owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(23)

Rating Summary
20
3
0
0
0
20
3
0
0
0

Ruben

10 years of experience
136 reviews
Ruben
10 years of experience
Cutlass 1972 - Brake System Flush - Blythewood, SC
Great guy will get him to do more work

Ronald

40 years of experience
118 reviews
Ronald
40 years of experience
Cutlass 1970 - Brake Shoes (Rear) - Cypress, TX
Ronald was very helpful and clearly explained the recommended service and patiently answered all my questions.

Ronald

40 years of experience
118 reviews
Ronald
40 years of experience
Cutlass 1970 - Brake Pads - Cypress, TX
Ronald was very helpful and clearly explained the recommended service and patiently answered all my questions.

Excellent Rating

(23)

Rating Summary
20
3
0
0
0
20
3
0
0
0
Number of Oldsmobile Cutlass services completed
253+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Oldsmobile MECHANICS
300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

10 Best Stores to Buy Auto Parts in Saint Louis, Missouri
Automotive technicians rely on auto parts stores to add and replace car parts. The best auto parts shop in Saint Louis is Advance Auto Parts.
The Top Seasonal Car Repairs
Cars Cars are complex machines. The performance of your car can be affected by many factors, from the age of the car and its various parts, to how it is driven. Because of all the factors affecting your car and...
What is a Water Distribution Pipe all about?
How to replace a water distribution pipe

Truck idles, but then dies

Hello. If it starts and runs fine when you adjust the timing and then turns off right after you accelerate then the timing may be changing right then. It may be a distributor problem, or more commonly, a failing timing...

Using oil blend on a car that requires synthetic oil

Looking at the information for your vehicle, it does not say that synthetic oil is required. Using a synthetic blend will be just fine. You can also switch back and forth (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/can-you-switch-between-regular-and-synthetic-motor-oil) between synthetic and non-synthetic without doing any damage....

Service stabilitrak and service traction control

Hello. The stability control and traction control warning lights can trigger for several reasons. The first step you will want to take will be to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. This will tell you what about the...

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