Continental Belt Wear Gauge

Continental has developed this easy-to-use gauge that tells you and your customers when its time to replace a belt.

1. The tooth side lets you perform a quick profile wear test.

2. The narrow side test for overall and/or uneven wear.

Uneven Wear Test

• Press the narrow edge of the gauge into each belt groove
• The edge should not "bottom out" in any of the grooves

Profile Test

• Use the tooth edge of the tool
• Press the teeth of the gauge into the belt grooves
• The teeth should fit snugly into each groove.  If not, the belt may need to be replaced

* This test result does not replace a professional diagnosis

Caution:  Before working on a vehicle, turn off the engine. Consult the vehicle's Owners Manual for recommended belt replacement intervals.

See video of the belt gauge in action: