Belt conditioner

[xgmad]

I ordered a 2 belt kit for the 2.0 as both belts need replacement and bought a whole kit.

I have an unopened can of timing belt/drive belt conditoner spray and was wondering if it will help the belt last longer and I mean reduced cracking from age as the can claims.

Thanks for any input.

 

[HankHill]

Personally, I have only used it in one situation, and that was to get a few more miles on a slipping belt. By a few miles, I mean 50 more to run an errand, and to the parts store for a new belt. It stopped the squealing, that's about it. Near the end of 50 miles, it was squealing again (loose, stretched).
There is now way I would use it on a timing belt, none.

 

[CharBaby]

I have never had good success with belt dressing. The best solution is a good belt with the proper tension.

 

[Lubener]

I ordered a 2 belt kit for the 2.0 as both belts need replacement and bought a whole kit.

I have an unopened can of timing belt/drive belt conditoner spray and was wondering if it will help the belt last longer and I mean reduced cracking from age as the can claims.

Thanks for any input.

Throw out the belt conditioner. If a belt needs this it is time to replace it.

 

[Silver]

My experience is the stuff appears to eat into the belt and make a mess.