Use of Belt Dressing on a Serpentine Belt?

2009 FORD RANGER
75,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWEC37
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Hi, is it okay to use Belt Dressing on a Serpentine Belt such as the truck listed above uses? I need to clean this belt as some Power Steering Fluid accidentally spilled on it. I see a lot of controversy over using Belt Dressing on the internet and at Parts Stores! Thank you!
Jan 9, 2023 at 9:37 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, don't use belt dressing because it just masks the problem. you need to replace the serpentine belt and maybe the belt tensioner, I would do the belt fist.

here is a generic guide to help and instructions below to help you with your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

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Jan 9, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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SWEC37
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Thanks Ken, this is very helpful! I appreciate the diagrams and your advice!
Jan 9, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Jan 10, 2023 at 12:02 PM