How to Look for Wear or Cracks on Belts in a Chevy Cobalt
- 1). Pull the lever inside your Chevy Cobalt to pop the hood. Walk around to the front of the car and open the hood, making sure to prop it up
- 2). Look for a belt that runs around several different engine components; a good place to start looking is around the alternator, to the left of the engine. The belt routing varies between the 2.0L and 2.2L engines.
- 3). Do a visual inspection of the drive belt. Look for cracks in the belt as well as fraying. These are signs that the belt needs replacing.
- 4). Feel along the length of the belt in your Chevy Cobalt. If the belt feels glossy or smooth, this is a sign that the belt is worn. A belt in good condition will have a slight texture to it.
- 5). Look for oil on the belt; if you find any, this could be a sign of a major problem, like a leaking head gasket. Replace the belt and find the source of the leak as soon as possible.
- 6). Close the hood of your Chevy Cobalt. If you found any fraying, cracks or glossy spots on the drive belt, you should replace it.
