Contitech 850K6MK Serpentine Belt - Accessory Drive or Alternator and Air Conditioning

Contitech 850K6MK Serpentine Belt Overview

The Contitech 850K6MK is a multi-V serpentine belt for accessory drive systems. It is listed for a wide range of vehicles, including Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup, Kia Forte5, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Windstar, Mercedes-Benz C230, and more.

Key Features

• Serpentine belt for accessory drive applications
• Multi-V belt construction for grooved pulley systems
• Fits vehicles with electronic power steering on select Kia applications
• Fits vehicles with A/C on select Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, and other applications
• Part number: 850K6MK

Detailed Description

Contitech 850K6MK is an accessory drive serpentine belt used to transfer engine rotation to driven accessories such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor, depending on vehicle configuration. This belt is listed for 2010-2013 Kia Forte, 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 with electronic power steering, as well as 2010-2011 Hyundai Tucson and earlier applications including Ford Windstar, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C220, Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Cadillac Allante. If you are searching for a serpentine belt for a 2010-2013 Kia Forte accessory drive system or a 2010-2011 Hyundai Tucson multi-V belt, 850K6MK is listed for those applications.

This part cross-references no additional part numbers in the provided data.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or fraying on the belt surface
• Loss of accessory drive performance from belt wear
• Belt fitment needs for vehicles with multi-V pulley systems
• Replacement needs for select Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and GM applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and accessory drive configuration before ordering. Match the belt to the existing routing path and confirm whether the application uses electronic power steering or A/C, since those notes affect fitment. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt, and confirm proper belt seating after installation.

Quality Assurance

Contitech is a recognized name in belt and drive system components, and this part is cataloged as a direct accessory drive serpentine belt application for the listed vehicles.