Roadmax 6K696AP Serpentine Belt - Air Brake Compressor, Air Compressor or Air Conditioning

Roadmax 6K696AP Serpentine Belt Overview

The Roadmax 6K696AP is an automotive V-ribbed belt built for drivers who want dependable replacement quality without stepping up to a premium-duty belt. Made with EPDM and polyester cord reinforcement, it is sized for applications that call for a 6-rib serpentine belt with a 69.63-inch effective length.

Compatible With select Porsche 911, Ford Ranger, Mazda B2500, and other listed applications, this belt is a direct-fit option for accessory drive service. The Roadmax Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard) line focuses on practical OE-style replacement sizing and construction for everyday repair needs.

Key Features

• Part number: 6K696AP
• Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard) construction
• EPDM belt material for common accessory drive applications
• Polyester cord material for reinforcement
• 6-rib design
• Top width: 0.807 in. / 20 mm
• Effective length: 69.63 in. / 1769 mm
• Outside circumference: 70.197 in. / 1783 mm

Detailed Description

Roadmax 6K696AP is a standard serpentine belt designed around common OE-style dimensions for accessory drive systems. Its EPDM construction and polyester cord support consistent belt routing in applications that use a 6-rib V-ribbed profile. This part number, 6K696AP, cross-references Gates K060696 and K060696HD for the same application.

Fitment includes 2023-2024 Porsche 911, 2018-2021 Porsche 911, 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger, 1994-1996 Buick Century, 1994-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. For vehicle-specific service, confirm the belt routing and accessory drive configuration before installation.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or fraying on the existing serpentine belt
• Loss of proper belt tension due to age-related wear
• Accessory drive noise during engine operation
• Replacement needs on listed Porsche 911, Ford Ranger, and Mazda B2500 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rib count, effective length, and outside circumference against the original belt before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning or other listed configuration notes, since some applications are specified as W/O A.C. or W/A.C. Route the belt exactly as shown on the underhood diagram or service information, and inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before fitting the new belt.

Quality Assurance

Roadmax positions this belt as a budget-conscious replacement option for customers who want solid quality without the added performance focus of a premium belt. The EPDM belt material and polyester cord construction support standard automotive service requirements across the listed fitments.