BMW 320i xDrive 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 320i xDrive Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement is $207 with $39 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2014 BMW 320i xDriveL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$263.40	Shop/Dealer Price$290.31 - $354.03
2016 BMW 320i xDriveL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$252.59	Shop/Dealer Price$275.79 - $336.73
2013 BMW 320i xDriveL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$252.59	Shop/Dealer Price$275.84 - $336.82
2015 BMW 320i xDriveL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$252.59	Shop/Dealer Price$275.84 - $336.81
2017 BMW 320i xDriveL4-2.0L Turbo	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$252.59	Shop/Dealer Price$275.94 - $336.98

Show example BMW 320i xDrive 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

(15)

Rating Summary

15

0

0

0

0

15

0

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Excellent Rating

(15)

Rating Summary

15

0

0

0

0

15

0

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

P0237 OBD-II Trouble Code: Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

P0237 code definition Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low What the P0237 code means P0237 is an OBD-II generic code that is...

P0360 OBD-II Trouble Code: Ignition Coil I Primary / Secondary Circuit Malfunction

Trouble code P0360 means the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a problem with the primary or secondary circuit of an ignition coil.

The Best Used Cars to Buy If You’re Shorter Than Average

Vertically Vertically challenged? Hate getting behind the wheel and having to crane your neck to see? There’s nothing wrong with you, but there is something wrong with your car. It might be time to trade it in and take advantage...

Brake pedal has too much play.

Brake issues are always a big concern for any driver. I am going to assume from the description provided that both the front and rear brakes were replaced on your vehicle. If, despite these new parts, you are still experiencing...

the high speed of coolant fan doesn't turn on when the engine overheats

Hi there. The high speed cooling fan is usually controlled by a spectate thermal switch, so it's possible that this thermal switch has failed. However, you should try as hard you can to obtain the correct ECU for this car,...

Truck would not start this morning. 2011 Chevy Silverado. would not crank and service traction control came on. Help!

Hello, thank you for writing in. If the starter is not attempting to engage and turn over the engine, then you are likely not getting enough power to the starter due to a dead battery. You should try jump-starting 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 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com