When to replace the belt tensioner

nuklep · 11-15-2015, 02:37 AM

535xi 2008. I will be changing my belt at 67k miles as a preventive maintenance. Should I go ahead and replace the tensioner as well? Have folks seen certain mileage/age when the tensioner requires attention?

Thanks

kal476 · 11-15-2015, 10:44 AM

It wouldn't hurt. I'd replace it if there's any squeaking or if it is moving while the belt is turning. When I bought it from the dealer, it was 150 dollars

but I think you can get them for 30 dollars at autozone.

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nuklep New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	When to replace the belt tensioner 535xi 2008. I will be changing my belt at 67k miles as a preventive maintenance. Should I go ahead and replace the tensioner as well? Have folks seen certain mileage/age when the tensioner requires attention? Thanks
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kal476 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 550i Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Carmel, Indiana iTrader: (0)	It wouldn't hurt. I'd replace it if there's any squeaking or if it is moving while the belt is turning. When I bought it from the dealer, it was 150 dollars but I think you can get them for 30 dollars at autozone.
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