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Gates Power Up articles are a quick and easy way to get advice from our tech experts to help you troubleshoot and diagnose issues you may be having with your vehicle so you can decide which automotive part may best fix the problem.

Vehicle System Repair

When it comes to system repairs, combine belts and tensioners, water pumps and hoses, and use complete timing component kits to ensure optimal vehicle function and a stronger system.

Vehicle System Repair
Hydraulic Hose: Braid or Spiral?

Choosing the right hose for a hydraulic assembly is absolutely critical to ensure the assembly functions properly and safely. Read our Power Up article to learn more.
Hydraulic Hose: Braid or Spiral?
Troubleshoot and Understand Hose Failure

Understanding your hose system and failure will help you make better decisions for future usage and replacement. Read our Power Up article to learn more.
Troubleshoot and Understand Hose Failure
Hydraulic System Operation

Get increased productivity, longer component life, more uptime, all leading to improved ROI from your hydraulic system applications.
Hydraulic System Operation
Find The Right Hose Assembly For The Job, Every Time

As an easy-to-remember acronym, STAMPED helps ensure you get the right hose assembly for the job. Learn more and visit our Power Up article now.
Find The Right Hose Assembly For The Job, Every Time
How Serpentine and Timing Belt Systems Work Together

Understanding how power transmission system components of the timing and serpentine system work together is not easy. Learn more now.
How Serpentine and Timing Belt Systems Work Together
Diagnosing EPDM Belt Wear With the Gates Belt Wear Gauge

The serpentine belt plays a pivotal role in the proper function of a vehicle’s engine. It powers many key engine components. Visit our Power Up article to learn more.
Diagnosing EPDM Belt Wear With the Gates Belt Wear Gauge
Identifying and Addressing Causes of Belt Noise

Belt noise can be a nuisance for you & your customers, prompting them to bring their vehicle to you. Learn how to solve the problem as an automotive professional.
Identifying and Addressing Causes of Belt Noise
Belt Wear Diagnostic Tips: Diagnose EPDM Serpentine Belt Wear

EPDM rubber offers a long service life to your vehicle belt drive systems, but they don’t always show wear with traditional signs of visual damage & loud belt noise.
Belt Wear Diagnostic Tips: Diagnose EPDM Serpentine Belt Wear
Vehicle Application Buying Guide

From quality Gates solutions to repair shop troubleshooting, we have the essential product and part care information you need. Read our Power Up article to learn more.
Vehicle Application Buying Guide
Let’s Work Together Today to Develop the Automotive Solutions of Tomorrow

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Vehicle System Repair

Hydraulic Hose: Braid or Spiral?

Troubleshoot and Understand Hose Failure

Hydraulic System Operation

Find The Right Hose Assembly For The Job, Every Time

How Serpentine and Timing Belt Systems Work Together

Diagnosing EPDM Belt Wear With the Gates Belt Wear Gauge

Identifying and Addressing Causes of Belt Noise

Belt Wear Diagnostic Tips: Diagnose EPDM Serpentine Belt Wear

Vehicle Application Buying Guide

Let’s Work Together Today to Develop the Automotive Solutions of Tomorrow

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