fan belt

noun

: a band of material (such as rubber) that moves to provide power to the fan that cools the engine in a car

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Say your engine has an oil leak, the A/C fan belt squeaks intermittently, and the two front tires are close to bald. — Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 But in no time, Hardemon hopped on the phone and walked his daughter through fixing the car’s fan belt. — Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025

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“Fan belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fan%20belt. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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