Best to go OEM, longer lasting and better quality. If not OEM, go with continental
Reviews of Continental drive belt
9 votes
3 reviews
Oem belts holds up the best. Even it's Continental. VW uses Conti belts with "wood fiber" in the belt for quiet operation.
I have had issus with \"American\" sized belts. Ended up using \"Continetal\" brand belts.
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What we know about Continental drive belt
The brand is registered in Germany.
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Currently there are 3 reviews and 9 votes. Average rating — 4.3 out of 5. Vote balance: 9 up, 0 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of Continental drive belt:
- Noise - squeal or chirp from the belt, especially on a cold start or under load - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Smell - burnt rubber smell under the hood suggests belt slip - no rating yet
- Visible wear - cracks, fraying, glazing or oil on the belt seen during a quick look - rated positively. 4 points out of 5.
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