Greetings folks!
I have a question regarding the drivebelt and tensioner on my 2016 Fit.
Recently the belt has developed a squeaking noise on cold starts.
This initially started a couple years ago when I was spraying silicone on the CV boots (to keep them soft/supple). The noise was very infrequent, so I didn't worry about it. Since then it's gotten worse, to the point where it happens every cold start.

Since I purchased the car 6 years ago, I have no documentation of the tensioner or belt ever being replaced.
The car is a 2016 with 77kms/48k miles.

I'm considering purchasing a new set, but I'm not sure of which to choose.
I've heard of some belts being too long and causing running issues.
Here's what I have to choose from, anyone with experience doing this job, please let me know what you chose and how it's been working for you.


thanks in advance

 

Since silicone is a lubricant some spray may have gotten onto the belt surface and is causing some slippage. under normal circumstances there is no way you should be having belt problems at this mileage/age.

Why not just buy the Honda belt and eliminate any uncertainty.

Incidentally, once the old belt is taken off I would wipe down all the pulleys with some kind of cleaner (maybe alcohol) to remove any traces of silicone or whatever.

 

I do that, too.

Agree with my colleague Woof. I just replaced my belt and tensioner with OEM parts. I spent the money on the parts so I wouldn't have the headaches while I was underneath the car. Everything went on easily and worked as it should.

 

Thanks gents, I'll take your advice and purchase the Honda belt and replace it (and wipe down the pulley's with brake cleaner/rubbing alcohol).
I'm pretty sure the belt simply got contaminated with the silicone spray, leading to the slippage.
The belt itself seems fine, and the tensioner isn't indicating any excessive play in it either.

 

I replaced with Bando 6PK1095 from Rockauto, it works fine.

 

FYI, Gates makes many Honda OE belts.