Roadmax 5K538AP Serpentine Belt - Air Conditioning and Power Steering, Air Conditioning To Power Steering or Power Steering and Air Conditioning

Roadmax 5K538AP Serpentine Belt Overview

The Roadmax 5K538AP is a standard automotive V-ribbed serpentine belt built with EPDM and polyester cord for everyday accessory drive service. It is a practical choice for drivers who want dependable belt performance without stepping up to a premium belt line.

Compatible with select Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Mitsubishi Galant applications, this belt is sized for accessory drive systems that route air conditioning and power steering loads through a single ribbed belt. The Roadmax 5K538AP also cross-references Gates K050538 for the same application.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for modern accessory drive belt service
• Polyester cord reinforcement for stable tension and load handling
• 5-rib V-ribbed design
• Top width: 17 mm (.667 in.)
• Effective length: 1366 mm (53.77 in.)
• Outside circumference: 1380 mm (54.332 in.)
• Standard automotive V-ribbed belt design for routine replacement needs

Product Details

The Roadmax Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard) line is positioned for budget-conscious maintenance where a quality replacement is needed for the accessory drive system. Part number 5K538AP is built to the K cross-section designation and uses five ribs to match the belt path and pulley engagement required by the listed vehicles. For shoppers searching by vehicle, this serpentine belt is a direct fit for select Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring, and Dodge Stratus configurations with air conditioning and power steering routing.

Common Problems This Belt May Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the existing serpentine belt
• Loss of belt grip on the alternator, A/C compressor, or power steering drive path
• Incorrect belt length after a previous replacement
• Accessory drive noise caused by belt age or contamination

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing, rib count, and measured length before installation. Confirm the application against the vehicle’s accessory drive layout, since this part is listed for multiple positions including air conditioning and power steering, power steering and air conditioning, and air conditioning to power steering. Inspect pulleys, tensioner operation, and belt alignment before installing the new belt to help prevent premature wear.

Quality Assurance

Roadmax markets this standard V-ribbed belt as a value-focused replacement for customers who want dependable quality without premium-belt performance features. Part number 5K538AP is manufactured in EPDM with polyester cord reinforcement and is supported by published interchange references for application matching.