# '02 Olds Alero Serpentine Belt Replacement - DIY or $120?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [December 7, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/02-olds-alero-serpentine-belt-replacement-diy-or-120/520323 "2009-12-07T15:32:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/02-olds-alero-serpentine-belt-replacement-diy-or-120/520323/21 "2009-12-15T21:10:42Z")

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I had a 2000 Alero many years ago, and I think I had the belt replaced once for something like $20.

With things like that, sometimes the best bet is to find the part yourself online and try to find a friend who can put it on for you. I wouldn’t do that with brake pads, but belts are pretty easy, I think.

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