OnlineJeff

First Post - just wanted to get this out there in case it will help anyone...

There may already be an older thread on this...I didn't look...

Replaced my serpentine belt on a 2007 Honda Pilot EX V6 today...had some confusion at first so wanted to post here...

1. The oil change place wanted $120
2. My mechanic wanted $90
3. The belt from Advance as about $20 - order online and pick up from store and you usually can get 20% or more off.
4. Search Youtube for videos to see how its done
5. Borrow the tool you need to release the belt tension from Advance Auto for free (technically you but it and then return it...)
6. The bolt to adjust the tension on the tensioner pulley is actually on a little arm attached to the pulley. I thought it was a pulley with a bolt on it at first.
7. Find a belt diagram online for easy reference
8. Using your phone, take a short video or the belt route, how it sits, etc for later reference if needed
9. Job took about an hour - should have been less but I had a hard time getting the belt to stay in place along its route
10. All in all pretty easy job...

belairbrian

Guessing that was store brand belt.

I use gates belts on both our Pilots. $18 from Rock Auto