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      12-04-2015, 07:16 PM   #1
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Question Best serpentine belt brand?

Hey everyone, after an indy diagnosed my belt squeal to having a worn out serpentine belt, I am now undecided on what the best brand of a serpentine belt is out there. Below are serpentine belts I have debated getting so far. Please, any input on a recommendation would be greatly appreciated on this.

Continental:
http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/5509...K-1855-7K1855/
Dayco:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...DY5070730.html
Gates:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...ATK070730.html
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Continental, oem
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Any reason in particular in going with continental and OEM brand compared to a more expensive brand?
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Because they last?

Oh, oem is not a brand, conti=oem
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Seems like a legit reason. I just figured there are more durable/better quality belts out there compared to the previously recommended two. Have you tried anything but OEM and Continental in the past?
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In the past on my saab 9-5, have tried good year gatorback. Was very good. On the bmw no reason to, just did one change at 75k, old belt looked just fine.
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I see well, has anyone else had experience with other brand serpentine belts in the past on BMW or similar vehicles?
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