Dayco bando gates or conti serp belt

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looking for a serp belt for the crv. on rock auto they have all of the above belts for about the same price. about $9 . so which one should i get ?
 
I have used gates and continental before. Never have had a failure. Although belts really havent failed for many decades like they use too.
 
Mitsuboshi for Asian cars and available on Amazon most likely. Easiest to fit out of the ones you mention on Asian cars.
 
The Gatorback is now the Continental Elite.

Continental A.G.’s ContiTech division has begun marketing premium automotive, light truck and heavy-duty aftermarket products that were formerly branded Goodyear Gatorback under a new name, Elite.

The name change follows Continental’s acquisition of U.S. rubber company Veyance Technologies Inc.

At the time the acquisition was completed in January 2015, Continental announced Veyance’s operations would be combined with its ContiTech division.

Veyance began supplying belts to NASCAR in 1985 and is a longtime preferred belt supplier to the racing industry, according to Continental.

“This is an exciting milestone that will open the door to innovations that will benefit our customers,” says Nick Gulli, vice president and segment leader Aftermarket NAFTA.

“Just as importantly, the products, performance and people they have come to trust have not changed. Customers can find the same great products, including the same Quiet Channel Technology with the new Elite brand name and packaging. The same belts chosen by NASCAR teams are available straight off the shelf in major auto parts stores and auto service centers.”

The Elite brand includes a wide range of aftermarket products for both automotive and heavy-duty applications. Among these products are:

* Elite Poly-V belts with Quiet Channel Technology;

* Elite timing belts and kits;

* Elite belt tensioners with Accu-Drive Technology; and

* Elite automotive heaters and radiator hoses.

For more information on Elite brand belts, visit www.thequietbelt.com.
 
I have typically used Gates and never had a problem. I am not a fan of Dayco, had a couple fail early (not break, just wear out).
 
Replaced the belts on my Frontier with Gates about a year and a half ago. Both my sons have Corollas and I put Bando belts on their cars last summer. Happy with both brands.
 
I once had a Honda / Acura application AC belt from Conti-tech split on me about 30 mins after I left the mechanic's shop. It was a belt from 2014, not sure if it was installation error or random defect though. The mechanic put in a Gate and it has been 2 years with no problem.

Also had to return a Dayco Poly Cog once because the "Cogs" were squished and mushed upon arrival, may also be a handling issue instead of manufacturing.
 
I am running Gates serpentine belt in my 04 camry, 30,000 miles no problems and no noise, etc.
a Dayco serpentine belt in my moms Murano. Again, no problems...
both have a 3 year warranty. I am sure either brand would do well.
 
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
I once had a Honda / Acura application AC belt from Conti-tech split on me about 30 mins after I left the mechanic's shop. It was a belt from 2014, not sure if it was installation error or random defect though. The mechanic put in a Gate and it has been 2 years with no problem.

Also had to return a Dayco Poly Cog once because the "Cogs" were squished and mushed upon arrival, may also be a handling issue instead of manufacturing.


I have great luck with Continental belts, Hack mechanics usually over tension belts. In fact I have a Conti-Tech on my Duramax with over 80,000 on it.
 
Dayco bando gates or conti serp belt

I think that they are all good. Now some of Dayco's other stuff is questionable, but not their serpentine belts and some of their idlers.
 
Originally Posted By: clinebarger

I have great luck with Continental belts, Hack mechanics usually over tension belts. In fact I have a Conti-Tech on my Duramax with over 80,000 on it.

Conti also has two different product lines - the original ContiTech line that's made in Germany or other EU countries and the former Goodyear/Veynance product line made in the US or Mexico.
 
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