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Continental 4050345 Serpentine Belt
Reliable Serpentine Belt for Select Chevrolet and Subaru Models
The Continental Multi-V serpentine belt 4050345 is engineered to provide consistent performance in accessory drive belt systems. Designed with durable EPDM rubber, this belt supports a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various driving conditions in vehicles like the Chevrolet Cobalt and Subaru WRX.
- Constructed from EPDM rubber for enhanced durability
- Operates efficiently between -30° and 225° Celsius
- Features 5 belt grooves for secure fitment
- Belt top width of 0.69 inches and length of 34.50 inches
- Compatible with multiple makes including Chevrolet, Honda, Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Saab, and Subaru
About the Continental Multi-V Product Line
The Multi-V line by Continental focuses on serpentine belts designed to meet the demands of modern accessory drive systems. This product line emphasizes material resilience and precise fitment, ensuring reliable power transmission to engine components. The 4050345 belt exemplifies these qualities with its EPDM rubber construction and specific groove design.
Product Details and Specifications
The Continental Multi-V serpentine belt 4050345 is made from EPDM rubber, known for its resistance to heat, ozone, and wear. It maintains performance across a temperature range from -30° to 225° Celsius, accommodating both cold starts and high engine temperatures. The belt includes 5 grooves, providing a secure grip on pulleys, with a top width of 0.69 inches and a length of 34.50 inches, ensuring compatibility with various accessory drive systems.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Solstice, Sunfire
- Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, WRX, WRX STI
- Honda Prelude
- Mitsubishi Mirage
- Pontiac G5, Pursuit
- Saab 9-2X
- Kia Optima
Common Issues Addressed by This Serpentine Belt
- Worn or cracked belts causing slipping or noise
- Loss of power to alternator, power steering, or AC compressor
- Overheating due to belt failure affecting cooling system components
- Improper belt tension leading to premature wear
- Replacement for belts damaged by exposure to extreme temperatures
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the belt routing matches the vehicle’s accessory drive diagram before installation. Check pulleys and tensioners for wear or damage to prevent premature belt failure. Use proper tensioning tools to achieve manufacturer-recommended belt tension. Inspect the belt grooves for debris or damage during installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Continental serpentine belts are manufactured to meet strict quality standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details for part number 4050345 are not provided, Continental products typically come with manufacturer-backed warranties covering defects in materials and workmanship.
| Brand | Continental |
| Part Number | 4050345 |
| Position | Multi-V, Alternator, Alternator and Water Pump, Water Pump, Alternator and Power Steering, Accessory Drive, and Air Conditioning |
| Material | Epdm rubber |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 225° |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -30° |
| Belt Groove Quantity | 5 |
| Belt Top Width | 0.69 |
| Belt Length | 34.50 |
This part fits 91 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2020 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2019 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2018 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2017 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2016 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2015 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2014 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V |
| 2014 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI Limited | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V |
| 2014 | Subaru | WRX | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2014 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2013 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V |
| 2013 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI Limited | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V |
| 2013 | Subaru | WRX | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2013 | Subaru | WRX STI | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2010 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2009 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2009 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2009 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.4L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2009 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | SS | 2.0L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | HHR | 2.0L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.4L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.4L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2008 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.4L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.4L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2007 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Pursuit | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Pursuit | 2.4L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Solstice | 2.4L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2006 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Pursuit | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.0L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.2L | L4 | Accessory Drive | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 2002 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 2001 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2001 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 2001 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 2000 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2000 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 2000 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1998 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1998 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1998 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1997 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1997 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1995 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1994 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1994 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1993 | Mitsubishi | Mirage | 1.8L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Exc. PS; Multi-V | |
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Alternator and Power Steering | Multi-V | |
| 1993 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1992 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1991 | Honda | Prelude | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 1991 | Honda | Prelude | 2.1L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 1991 | Pontiac | Optima | 1.6L | L4 | Alternator and Water Pump | Exc. PS; Multi-V | |
| 1991 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1990 | Honda | Prelude | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 1990 | Honda | Prelude | 2.1L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 1990 | Pontiac | Optima | 1.6L | L4 | Alternator and Water Pump | Exc. PS; Multi-V | |
| 1990 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Alternator | Multi-V | |
| 1989 | Honda | Prelude | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V | |
| 1988 | Honda | Prelude | 2.0L | L4 | Alternator | Exc. AC; Multi-V |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.