2009 Fit, looking for a replacement serp drive belt.

Does anyone use either the Gates or Dayco brand?

Per the catalog, the Gates belt is 45.38 inches long.

The Dayco part # is 44.76 inches long.

The Bando belt is 44.9 inches long.

That's a big difference. Those are significant differences.

From my past experiences (Yaris, Accord, CRV), the Gates belts are always 1/2" longer than the Dayco, Bando or Goodyear belts. It appears that this continues to hold true for the Fit.

Thoughts?

 

No clue about Fit-spec lengths, but I ran Gates on my supercharged Mustangs all the time.

 

Again, not Fit-specific, but a Dayco belt didnt squeal like the Motorcraft on my Ford.

 

I've used Gates kevlar 4g63 timing belts with no issues

 

I used a dayco on my supercharged corolla, only because I worked for Advance auto parts at the time. Never had an issue with it.

 

OK guys, just got the belt today from Curry.





Honda OE Belt = 5PK1137
Bando = 5PK1140

Gates = 0.4" longer than the Bando belt or 45 3/8".

So yeah, belt sizing is all over the place depending on the brand. YMMV.