Dayco 5060380 Serpentine Belt

Dayco 5060380 Serpentine Belt Overview

The Dayco 5060380 serpentine belt is a K-section, 6-rib accessory drive belt built from EPDM with aramid reinforcement for dependable operation across a wide temperature range. It is used on multiple Mazda, Porsche, Volkswagen, and select older Ford, Mercury, Geo, Isuzu, and INFINITI applications, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, and Mazda CX-30 fitments.

Key Features

• EPDM construction with aramid reinforcement for durability in accessory drive service
• 6-rib, straight-rib profile for consistent pulley engagement
• Black finish with .82 top width and 38.00 effective length
• Outside circumference of 38.66 for specified OE-style applications
• Operates from -45°F to 212°F for broad temperature coverage
• Built to SAE J1459 and SAE J2432 standards

Detailed Description

This Dayco 5060380 belt is a serpentine-style accessory drive belt used in main drive, air conditioning, alternator, tensioner, water pump, alternator-and-idler, and power steering applications. It is a direct-fit option for vehicles such as the Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-5, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, and Volkswagen Touareg, with additional coverage for select INFINITI Q45, Geo Storm, Isuzu Stylus, Ford Tempo, and Mercury Topaz applications. This part cross-references Gates (e.g., K060378, K060380) for the same application.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or fraying on the belt surface
• Loss of alternator, water pump, or power steering drive performance
• Accessory drive slip under load or in changing temperatures
• Noise or irregular operation in belt-driven engine accessories

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt routing, rib count, and effective length against the vehicle application before installation. For fitment examples, this part fits 2022-2026 Mazda 3, Main Drive; 2019-2024 Mazda 3 Sport, Main Drive; 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Tensioner; 2020-2021 Mazda CX-30, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Tensioner; and 2014-2017 Mazda CX-5, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Tensioner. It also fits 2014-2018 Porsche Cayenne, Water Pump, and 2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg, Water Pump. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt.

Quality Assurance

Dayco manufactures this belt to meet SAE J1459 and SAE J2432 standards, with EPDM and aramid reinforcement selected for accessory drive durability and temperature resistance. The Dayco 5060380 is specified for OE-style service across a broad range of Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-5 applications, along with other listed vehicle platforms.