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What would happen if driving belt broke when driving?
I have a 99' toyota corolla. Last time when I got the oil change, I was told the driving belt needs to be replaced. What would happen if it broke when the car was running? How much does it usually take to get it replaced? Thanks!
Not driving belt, should be "drive belt" This is what it said on the recommendation list.
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I don't know what is a DRIVING belt.
But if you mean a TIMING belt, you will have major engine damage. There are some engines that does NOT use interference design that will be OK. But majority of modern engines are interference design and in danger of heavy engine damage from timing belt failure.
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But if you mean accessory (or serpentine) belt, you would basically have car die and need a tow - but no major engine damage from it.
Good Luck...
- 1 decade ago
This is all considering its the serpentine belt on the engine. Your car wont die on you. Lights will come on like low voltage and but you shouldn't drive like that because the car will overheat from no water being circulated into the engine. Also if the power steering pump is driven off the belt you will lose your power steering. Belt should run you about 20 bucks and maybe 5-10 minutes to put it on. Just get it changed.
- 1 decade ago
99 Corollas have a timing chain, which may never need replaced. He must be talking about your serpentine belt which does need replaced at high mileage every 100k or so.
