A fan belt, or drive belt, turns the engine's alternator, air-con compressor and power steering pump, and a ribbed one is sold by a number like 6PK1230: 6 ribs, the PK rib profile and a 1230 mm effective length. Most belts in our automotive range are ribbed; some kits use three or four V-belts instead.
Got the number off your old belt? Match it and you're done. No number? Find your vehicle in the table below.
| In 6PK1230 | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Number of ribs | Count the ribs on the old belt. Our ribbed belts run from 4PK to 9PK |
| PK | Rib profile | PK ribs are 3.56 mm apart and the belt is about 4.6 mm thick |
| 1230 | Effective length in millimetres | The length the belt is sold by. Go by the number, not a tape measure |
| 13A1005, 11A1005 | Not ribbed: an automotive V-belt section (13A, 11A) and its size | Order these by the whole number, as listed on the kit |
Source: belt makers' published ribbed belt and automotive V-belt tables (see Sources), and our product listings, read 8 October 2026.
What does a fan belt do?
It drives the engine's accessories. A ribbed (poly-V) belt can snake around every pulley at once, and on some engines it turns the water pump too: our 6PK1995 belt is listed for the LS1 V8 as the alternator, power steering and water pump belt.
Other engines split the work. Our kit for the 2006 to 2011 Ranger and BT-50 is three V-belts: two alternator belts and one air-conditioning belt. Most of our multi-belt kit listings say which belt does which job.
How to find the right fan belt
- Read the number on your old belt. Where you can, our team goes by the maker's belt number rather than measuring.
- Check the rib count. A 7PK1515 is a different belt to a 6PK1515, even at the same length.
- No number? Find your vehicle in the table below. Each kit lists its belt numbers, so you can check them against what's on the car.
- Still not sure? Send us the old belt number, or your make, model, year and engine, or your VIN or registration, and we'll confirm the belt.
Fan belt kits by vehicle
| Vehicle (as listed) | Engine (as listed) | Years (as listed) | Our belt or kit | Belt numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hilux KUN16R, KUN26R | 1KD-FTV 3.0 diesel | From Apr 2005 | Hilux 1KD drive belt | 7PK1515 |
| Toyota Hilux KUN25R; Hiace KDH series | 2KD-FTV 2.5 diesel; Hiace also 1KD-FTV 3.0 | Hilux 2005 to 2015; Hiace from 2004 | Hiace and Hilux fan belt | 7PK1475 |
| Toyota Hilux GGN; Prado GRJ120R; Landcruiser GRJ76, GRJ79 | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 | 2003 to 2017 | Hilux and Prado V6 belt | 7PK2120 |
| Toyota Hilux TGN16R, TGN121R; Hiace TRH series | 2TR-FE 2.7, 1TR-FE 2.0 | From 2004 | Hilux and Hiace petrol belt | 7PK2300 |
| Toyota Hilux KZN165R; Prado KZJ95R, KZJ120R | 1KZ-TE 3.0 diesel | 1999 to 2006 | Hilux and Prado 1KZ kit | 2 x 13A1005, 13A1180 |
| Toyota Hilux LN106R, LN111R, LN147R, LN167R, LN172R; 4 Runner LN130R | 3L 2.8, 5L 3.0 diesel | 1988 to 2006 | Hilux and 4 Runner kit | 2 x 13A1055, 13A0825, 13A1270 |
| Toyota Prado KDJ120R | 1KD-FTV 3.0 diesel | 2006 to 2009 (Japan imports from 2002) | Prado 120 belt | 7PK1640 |
| Toyota Prado KDJ150, KDJ155 | 1KD-FTV 3.0 diesel | 2009 to 2015 | Prado 150 belt | 7PK1625 |
| Toyota Landcruiser VDJ76R, VDJ78R, VDJ79R, VDJ200R | 1VD-FTV 4.5 V8 diesel | From 2007 | Landcruiser V8 diesel belt | 9PK2250 |
| Toyota Landcruiser HZJ105R | 1HZ 4.2 diesel | 1998 to 2007 | HZJ105 kit | 2 x 11A1005, 13A1310 |
| Toyota Landcruiser HZJ75 | 1HZ 4.2 diesel | 1990 to 1999 | HZJ75 kit | 2 x 11A1005, 13A1270 |
| Toyota Landcruiser FZJ75R, FZJ78R, FZJ79R, FZJ80R, FZJ105R | 1FZ-FE 4.5 | 1992 to 2007 | Landcruiser 1FZ-FE kit | 2 x 11A1130, 13A0925 |
| Toyota Landcruiser UZJ100R | 2UZ-FE 4.7 V8 | 1998 to 2002 | 6PK2200 belt | 6PK2200 |
| Ford Ranger PJ, PK; Mazda BT-50 3.0 | WLAT 2.5, WEAT 3.0 diesel | Dec 2006 to Aug 2011 | Ranger and BT-50 kit | 2 x 13A1100, 13A0975 |
| Ford Ranger PX | 2.5 petrol (Duratec) | 2011 to 2015 | Ranger PX belt | 6PK2350 |
| Ford Falcon BF, FG, FGX; Fairmont and Fairlane BF; G6, G6E; FPV F6; Territory SX, SY, SZ | Barra 4.0 six, petrol, turbo and LPG as listed | From 2004 | BF and FG Falcon and Territory belt | 6PK2225 |
| Ford Falcon FGX XR8; FPV FG GS, GT, GT-E, GT-P | 5.0 supercharged V8 | 2010 to 2016 | 6PK1695 belt | 6PK1695 |
| Ford Territory SZ | 2.7 V6 diesel | 2011 to 2016 | Territory SZ belt and pulley kit | 6PK1975, plus water pump, tensioner and idler pulleys |
| Mitsubishi Pajero NM, NP, NS, NT, NW, NX | 4M41 3.2 diesel | 1999 to 2016 | Pajero kit | 2 x 11A0965, 13A0915 |
| Holden Commodore, Calais, Berlina, Caprice, Statesman, Crewman, Monaro, Adventra, VT to VZ | LS1 5.7, L76 6.0 V8 | 1997 to 2007 | LS1 belt kit | 6PK1995, 4PK1100 (or the 6PK1995 belt alone) |
Source: our product listings' "Fits" lists, read 8 October 2026. Each row sums up several lines, so check your model code and engine on the listing. Our Hiace and Hilux belt's title mentions the 1KD, but its fit list names the 1KD only for the Hiace; for a 1KD Hilux, the 7PK1515 is the listed belt. On a VZ with the 5.7 LS1, two of our listings carry a VIN note (L491217) on some lines and one doesn't, so send us your VIN.
We also list kits for the Nissan Patrol GQ and GU, Navara D40 and Pathfinder, and single ribbed belts for many other makes, in automotive belts. Isuzu D-Max or Holden Colorado? See our D-Max and Colorado fan belt sizes.
Not in our range: none of our fan belt listings names the Ranger PX or BT-50 diesels from late 2011, the Toyota 1GD or 2GD diesels, or the 1HZ in the 78 and 79 series. Send us the old belt number and we'll check.
Drive belt vs timing belt
They're different belts doing different jobs. The fan or drive belt runs the accessories on the outside of the engine. A timing belt has teeth and keeps the camshafts (and on some engines the balance shafts) in step with the engine. We sell timing belts as timing belt kits: see our Subaru EJ20 and EJ25 and Hyundai Getz and Accent guides.
Fan belt squeal, noise and wear: what the signs mean
| What you see or hear | Causes belt makers list | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Belt noise (squeal) | Tension too low, or the belt has reached the end of its life | Re-tension or change the belt |
| Hard, shiny (glazed) rib sides | Wrong tension when fitted, or cords damaged during fitting | Change the belt and set the correct tension |
| Cracks or pieces missing from the ribs | Tension too low or too high, end of life, or something caught in the drive | Change the belt |
| Uneven wear across the ribs | Pulleys out of line, or strong belt vibration | Check and align the pulleys, and check the tension; change the belt |
| Oil or coolant on the belt | A leak in the engine bay | Fix the leak, change the belt |
| Breaks soon after fitting | Cords damaged during fitting, or tension too high | Change the belt and fit it correctly |
| Worn pulley (play in its bearing, damaged running surface) | A faulty tension or idler pulley | Replace that pulley |
Source: belt makers' ribbed belt problems, causes and remedies charts (see Sources).
How long does a fan belt last, and when should you replace it?
There isn't one figure for every car: check your service book for your vehicle's interval. Replace the belt sooner if you see any of the signs above.
Look at the pulleys too. Belt makers point out that a worn belt often isn't the only worn part, and that if one component in the drive is faulty, the others should be replaced too. Our idler pulley vs tensioner pulley guide explains which pulley does what.
Belt makers warn to fit drive belts with the proper tools and minimal force, never by levering them on with a screwdriver or bar, and to follow the vehicle maker's installation instructions. If you don't have those instructions and the tools, book a mechanic. Our listings say the parts "should be fitted by a professional and fitted to vehicle specifications".
Which Bearings Express belt fits
- Pick our 6PK belt if your old belt is a 6PK in its size list (6PK1230 is one).
- Pick the Hilux 1KD drive belt (7PK1515) for a KUN16R or KUN26R Hilux 3.0 diesel.
- Pick the BF and FG Falcon and Territory belt (6PK2225) for the Barra 4.0 six.
- Pick the Ranger and BT-50 kit for a 2006 to 2011 Ranger or BT-50 diesel.
- Pick the Territory SZ belt and pulley kit for the SZ diesel if you're doing the pulleys too.
- Pick the LS1 belt kit for a VT to VZ Commodore V8, or the LS1 kit with four pulleys (check your series on its fit list).
More belts are in automotive belts.
Questions people also ask
Is a fan belt the same as a drive belt?
Yes. Fan belt, drive belt, alternator belt and accessory belt are names for the belt that drives the accessories. Our listings call a single ribbed one a "multi accessory belt".
What happens if the drive belt breaks?
Everything it drives stops turning. On a single-belt engine that can be the alternator, power steering and air-con at once, and on some engines the water pump.
Do you sell ride-on mower drive belts?
Yes, but they're V-belts, not car fan belts. Start with our Kevlar mower belt guide.
Related reading
- Idler pulley vs tensioner pulley: what each one does
- Isuzu D-Max and Holden Colorado fan belt sizes
- V-belt sizes chart for Australia
Sources
- Optibelt, "Technical Manual: Ribbed Belts" (RB), pp. 11 to 13 (automotive drives; standard range, profile table and ordering example), https://a.storyblok.com/f/192292/x/818f0c788a/optibelt-tm-ribbed-belt-drives.pdf, read 8 October 2026.
- Optibelt, "Automotive Technology Compact Catalogue", PDF pp. 9, 11, 12, 15, 40 and 41 (RBK ribbed belts, MARATHON V-belt sections, ZRK timing belts, RBK repair kits, problems, causes and remedies, safety tips), https://a.storyblok.com/f/192292/x/4c1220a0ab/optibelt-compact-catalogue-automotive-technology-catalogue-en-digital.pdf, read 8 October 2026.
- Optibelt, "Automotive Technology: the little ABC in the event of damage" (ribbed belts RBK), https://a.storyblok.com/f/192292/x/99b9533869/optibelt-automotive-technology-installation-maintenance.pdf, read 8 October 2026.
Checked against the belt maker documents above and Bearings Express product listings on 8 October 2026.
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