Gates K060980 Serpentine Belt - Air Conditioning

Gates K060980 Premium OE Micro-V Belt

The Gates K060980 is a Premium OE Micro-V serpentine belt built for import and domestic cars and trucks that need precise belt fitment and steady accessory drive performance. It uses OE-matched size, construction, and materials to help maintain proper operation across the belt drive system.

Key Features

• Premium OE Micro-V Belt from Gates
• Part number: K060980
• 6-rib automotive V-ribbed belt, standard type
• EPDM belt material for durability in accessory drive service
• Polyester cord material for stable belt construction
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Effective length: 98.07 in. (2491 mm)
• Outside circumference: 98.64 in. (2505 mm)
• Top width: 0.807 in. (20 mm)

Product Details

Gates Premium OE Micro-V belts are built to match original equipment dimensions and materials for accurate routing and dependable operation. This K060980 serpentine belt is a 6-rib, K-section belt made with EPDM rubber and polyester cord reinforcement, giving it the construction commonly specified for modern accessory drive systems. It is a direct-fit style belt for vehicles that use this exact length and rib profile, including applications such as the 2013-2014 Audi A8 Quattro air conditioning system and select Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Lincoln, Mercury, Plymouth, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. This part cross-references Bando 6PK2490 and Continental 4060980 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn serpentine belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the belt surface
• Loss of accessory drive consistency for alternator, A/C, or power steering systems
• Belt stretch or incorrect tension from an aging belt
• Fitment issues caused by using the wrong belt length or rib count

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt routing, rib count, and measured length before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position, since this belt is listed for specific configurations such as air conditioning and non-A/C setups. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt, and replace any damaged components that could shorten belt life. For fitment examples, this belt is listed for 2013-2014 Audi A8 Quattro, air conditioning; 1995-1996 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A; and 1987-1996 Ford F-150, N/A with HVAC heater hose and A/C notes.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions the Premium OE Micro-V Belt line as an OE-style replacement built to original-equipment size, construction, and material standards. The K060980 is specified for OE Performance applications and is backed by Gates manufacturing standards for accessory drive service.