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Drive Belt

Belt Tension
New [1] 160-190
Used [2] 130-160
Cold [3] 90-180

[1] New belt installed and tensioned; engine not rotated.
[2] Used belt is any belt that has been rotated on an engine.
[3] Cold belt (i.e.,3-hour soak; 0-hour warm up.)