Review on Gates K040476 Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt: Optimal Performance and Long-lasting Durability by Ryan Springer

The first generation (04-06) Scion XB is notorious for its belts that squeak like there's a cat under the hood. The V-belt of the alternator is to blame. Don't waste money on dressings because they won't solve the problem. If you decide to replace both belts with XBs, make sure you have enough time and tools for this project, as working under the hood of these early XBs can be a challenge for anyone with bigger hands than a seven-year-old girl Has. . This Gates belt solved the squeak problem. It wouldn't surprise me to know that Gates supplies most of the belts used in Japanese cars as they are of the finest quality.