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How much does Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement cost in Sacramento?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Sacramento. Our mechanics in Sacramento are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in Sacramento.

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 Volvo S80$261$118.30$142.486%$279.55
2012 Chevrolet Camaro$215$120.44$94.995%$227.94
2014 Subaru Forester$188$92.97$94.996%$200.47
2013 Lexus ES350$389$275.41$113.983%$404.41
2007 Audi A4$292$102.06$189.987%$317.06
2007 Porsche Cayman$385$99.92$284.978%$422.42

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service

What is the Drive Belt Tensioner all about?

A Drive Belt Tensioner is a pulley mounted to either a spring mechanism or to an adjustable pivot point that is used to keep constant tension on your serpentine belt. That is the big long belt in the front of your engine.

The tensioner rides on the outside surface of the belt to put pressure, or tension, on the belt and against the pulleys that drive things like the alternator, power steering, air conditioner, etc.

Keep in mind:

Tensioners usually come with pulleys; they are normally replaced together. Also, when replacing a tensioner, the drive belt usually must be removed. A mechanic may recommend replacing the belt as well.

How it's done:

  • Check for any noise in the engine (usually a squeaky or grinding noise).
  • Remove the drive belt(s) (in most cases).
  • Inspect drive belt pulleys.
  • Check the drive belt tensioner.
  • Remove and replace the tensioner if faulty.
  • Start car to see if noise is gone.

Our recommendation:

Your drive belt tensioner should always be inspected when your drive belt is serviced. During routine maintenance and inspection, your drive belt system should be reviewed to make sure that all the components are in working order. The drive belt tensioner will usually last longer than the drive belts, so as long as your tensioner is inspected or replaced when your drive belts are, your belt system should remain in good shape.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Drive Belt Tensioner?

Unusual noise (squeaky or grinding sound) every time you start the engine.

How important is this service?

The air conditioning, power steering, and alternator in your vehicle are given power through the drive belt. The belt is attached to both the crankshaft and these systems, and transfers power from the engine to drive each of these components. The drive belt tensioner is responsible for keeping the tension in the drive belt, which allows it to continue moving and transferring power. When the drive belt tensioner fails, the tension in the drive belt will begin to diminish, and the vehicle will not operate as well.


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Phillip

19 years of experience
310 reviews
Phillip
19 years of experience
Scion tC L4-2.4L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
Philip got my car back on the road!! He was very professional, knowledgeable, hard working, and explained everything that he was doing to my car. I would definitely have him work on my car again, and I will be recommending him to all of my friends and family!
Toyota Tundra - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
Great work, showed up early, which I liked and finished early. Very friendly and clear at communicating, even saved me some money!

Steven

16 years of experience
97 reviews
Steven
16 years of experience
Nissan Murano V6-3.5L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
This was my first time using a mechanic online, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that my mechanic Steve arrived early and went straight to work. He did a great job, and I will use him again.

Rodney

36 years of experience
542 reviews
Rodney
36 years of experience
Mazda 6 L4-2.5L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
Rodney is friendly, explains what needs to done, and goes good work. I appreciate his eye for additional maintenance that is needed.

Jeff

33 years of experience
441 reviews
Jeff
33 years of experience
Lincoln Aviator V8-4.6L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
The man "is close to walking on water" in the world of excellent mechanics. This is just my opinion. This is the second time I've required his services, and he's extremely professional. I can ask him questions while he's working and he kindly answers them for me. I like that he "can chew gum and work" at the same time. That's a rarity as far as I'm concerned. He also gave me as couple of estimates for future work I may need performed on my car, and the estimates are definitely reasonable. Unless it's necessary for me to take my car to a name brand auto repair facility, I'm hooked on "your mechanic". Jeff is truly an asset to your company.

Johnny

33 years of experience
264 reviews
Johnny
33 years of experience
Acura TL V6-3.2L - Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Sacramento, California
Extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely use his services again!!

Richard

17 years of experience
141 reviews
Richard
17 years of experience
Honda Civic L4-1.8L - Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Sacramento, California
He was fast and good and professional. But he thought the serpentine belt was the wrong size but it was the right one, but I am not going to ding Richard to badly it was the weirdest way of configuring a belt I ever saw. I did put back on my self, because I do have crows feet, a skinny bar and have many years experience myself, just sometimes you just don't see things right at first, happens.

David

16 years of experience
635 reviews
David
16 years of experience
Honda Odyssey V6-3.5L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
Definitely recommend David, and will use him in the future.

Anthony

7 years of experience
130 reviews
Anthony
7 years of experience
Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Sacramento, California
excellent customer service and very professional.

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