Use of Belt Dressing on a Serpentine Belt?

Tiny
SWEC37
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  • 2009 FORD RANGER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 75,000 MILES
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!
Monday, January 9th, 2023 AT 9:37 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Monday, January 9th, 2023 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken, this is very helpful! I appreciate the diagrams and your advice!
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Monday, January 9th, 2023 AT 2:35 PM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 AT 12:02 PM

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