{"product_id":"gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-acura-rsx-rdx","title":"Gates Micro-V Serpentine Belt for 02-06 RSX Base\/07-12 RDX","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 02-06 RSX Base and 07-12 RDX \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures Proper Tension and Alignment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for Long-Lasting Durability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Aftermarket Replacement for Factory Part \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Included\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#InstallGuide\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your RSX Base or RDX is squealing at startup or chirping between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM, your Gates Micro-V serpentine belt is probably the fix. This is a 15-minute job on the K20A3, maybe 25 if it's your first time, and it's one of those maintenance items that's easy to ignore until your alternator stops charging or your A\/C quits on a July highway pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Belt Does and Why Gates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour serpentine belt drives everything on the accessory side of your engine: alternator, power steering pump, A\/C compressor, and water pump. When the rubber starts cracking and glazing over, you lose grip on those pulleys. That means inconsistent charging, heavy steering feel, and eventual belt failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gates K070680 is a 7-rib EPDM belt that matches OEM dimensions for the K20A3 in your RSX and the K23A1 in your RDX. EPDM rubber resists surface cracking far better than older neoprene belt compounds, which is why most OEMs switched to it. Gates manufactures belts for factory assembly lines across multiple automakers, so the tolerances and materials here are OE-grade, not aftermarket approximations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: auto parts store computers sometimes cross-reference the wrong belt length for these cars. The K070680 is the correct part. If someone tries to hand you a 5070680 (Dayco equivalent) you're fine, but double-check the rib count and length before you leave the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGates K070680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRib Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,729 mm (68.07 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,743 mm (68.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPDM rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.41 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOE Cross-References\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38920-PND-004, 38920-PND-014, 38920-PRB-003, 38920-PRB-004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp 65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- NOTE: PIM fitmentsList shows RSX Base only (no Type-S) for 2002-2006, and RDX Base 2007-2012 + RDX SH-AWD 2010-2012. This is correct. The RSX Type-S (K20A2) uses a different serpentine belt (Gates K070677 \/ OE 38920-PRC-014). --\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002-2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRSX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase (K20A3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007-2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase (K23A1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010-2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase \/ SH-AWD (K23A1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt does not fit the RSX Type-S. The Type-S K20A2 uses a different length belt (Gates K070677). If you're not sure which RSX you have, check your engine cover: the Base says K20A3, the Type-S says K20A2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a 14mm wrench or socket with an extension to release the auto-tensioner. A dedicated serpentine belt tool makes it easier (AutoZone loans them for free with a deposit), but it's not required. Turn the tensioner clockwise toward the front of the car to release tension, slip the old belt off the top pulley, then work the rest off. Route the new belt from the bottom up, starting with the crank and A\/C pulleys first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you're in there, check your tensioner. There's an arrow indicator on the tensioner housing with two reference marks. If the arrow sits outside those marks, your tensioner spring is worn and you'll eat through this new belt prematurely. Replacing the belt without checking the tensioner is the most common reason people end up doing this job twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire job takes about 15 minutes once you've done it before. No need to jack the car, remove motor mounts, or pull fender liners. Everything is accessible from the engine bay if you turn the steering wheel all the way to the right for clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2002-2006 Acura RSX Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2007-2012 Acura RDX \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"Included\"\u003e\n(1) Serpentine Belt\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"InstallGuide\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45832675754018,"sku":"GAT-K070680","price":27.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/OvjOTt55qWB3IHV6rgf_007_Product_processed.png?v=1782251061","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-acura-rsx-rdx","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}