When to change the damper pulley?

Damper pulley (or bullets de crankshaft) is for your strap for accessories can circulate the energy of your engine right down to car accessories. Therefore, you must understand that you must be vigilant when servicing it, because if it stops working, it could affect all of your car's accessories. If you didn't know this part, this article will provide you with all the information you need about the damper pulley!

🚗 What is a damper pulley used for?

The damper pulley has two main functions:

• It transfers the motion generated by your engine to the accessory belt. It powers the generator (which charges the battery), the A / C compressor, or the power steering pump.
• It softens jerks and changes in the rhythm of the engine.

Good to know: un diesel engine generates more jerks than a gasoline engine. Thus, the damper pulley will be more loaded.

🗓️ What is the service life of a damper pulley?

The damper pulley is one of the coolest parts of your engine! Even if it has to endure numerous engine movements and large temperature fluctuations, it can easily last 150 km or even the entire life of the car.

We recommend that you drive as smoothly as possible, without sudden acceleration or deceleration, in order to prolong its life.

🇧🇷 When to change the damper pulley?

Signs of wear on the damper pulley are difficult to see with the naked eye. It is best to pay attention to the correct functioning of the parts dependent on the accessory belt. Therefore, it is worth worrying if you notice:

• Lack of cold in your air conditioner;
• Discharged battery, lights on and / or difficult starting;
• Weakening the intensity of headlights;
• Power steering that hardens;
• Abnormal vibration of your engine;
• An engine that heats up.

?? How much does it cost to replace a damper pulley?

The damper pulley is not only valiant, but also not very expensive, from 50 to 100 euros depending on your car model. However, be careful: the operation is quite difficult and should definitely be entrusted to a professional, since the accessory strap must be removed for this.

Despite its low cost, the damper pulley plays a very important role in your engine. Feel free to make an appointment with one of the N.U.K. Robust mechanics have changed that. It would be foolish to walk the road under the August sun without air conditioning, yes?