Sorry guys, I think that tbunder has a point and so does tboner. I am cheap and with all the little fixes these cars need, I can't afford to throw down money on preventative maintenance. Then again if I was to go on another long trip, I would probably chicken out and replace the belt. I am glad we are at least agreeing that the belt won't cause any damage per say. But ya, I would hate for it to go out as I was pushing past a big rig. To each his own!!!