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10 Best belt drive tensioners of 2026
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Gates9.8Exceptional
Gates 38285 Drive Align Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner
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exterior: Machined
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item weight: 3.95 pounds
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oem part number: 3947574, 5086958AA
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item model number: 38285
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best sellers rank: 30,957 in Automotive See Top 100 in Automotive 15 in Automotive Replacement Belt Tensioners
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AUTOVIC9.7Exceptional
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Tensioner for 1995-2009 Subaru
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ACDelco9.6Exceptional
ACDelco Gold 38158 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pulley, Aluminum w/ Black Pulley
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exterior: Machined
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item weight: 1 pounds
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oem part number: 88929140
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item model number: 38158
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best sellers rank: 8,223 in Automotive See Top 100 in Automotive 1 in Automotive Replacement Belt Tensioners
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Kozlira9.5Excellent
Kozlira Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Idler Pulley Serpentine Belt Drive Kit Fit for Chrysler 200 Town & Country, Dodge Avenger Grand Caravan Journey, 3.6L V6, 2011-2019 - Replace 90K-39282D
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ACDelco9.4Excellent
ACDelco Gold 38103 (88909593) Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pulley
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A-Premium9.3Excellent
A-Premium Engine Serpentine Belt Drive Kit with Tensioner Compatible with Toyota Camry 2012-2017, RAV4 2009-2018 & Scion tC 2011-2016 - DOHC L4 2.5L
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manufacturer part number: APTBK095
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country of origin: China
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item weight: 1.67 pounds
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customer reviews:3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 5 ratings 3.3 out of 5 stars
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package dimensions: 10.24 x 6.54 x 3.46 inches
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Motorcraft9.2Excellent
Motorcraft BT-68 Belt Tensioner
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GM GENUINE PARTS9.1Excellent
GM Genuine Parts 12670574 Drive Belt Tensioner
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GM GENUINE PARTS9.0Excellent
GM Genuine Parts 12609719 Drive Belt Tensioner
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ACDelco8.8Very Good
ACDelco Gold 38194 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pulley
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