





Gates 38274 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner | OE-Quality Tensioner
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Description
xOverview
The Gates DriveAlign 38274 Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner is engineered to deliver OE-style fit, reliable performance, and smooth belt operation across a broad vehicle range. From daily commuting to longer journeys, this tensioner supports consistent belt tension without sacrificing driving comfort.
Key features and benefits
- Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian).
- Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM part, assuring a factory match.
- Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements.
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life.
- Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension.
- Outside Diameter: 76 mm.
Real-world use and expectations
In real-world driving, this tensioner contributes to steady belt alignment and predictable tension, which can support quieter operation and reduced belt wear over time. The robust seal and damping system are designed to handle the vibrations and temperature changes typical in modern engines.
- Suitable for a wide range of models, helping simplify replacement decisions when matching OE specifications.
- Designed to meet or exceed OEM life expectancy while maintaining factory-like fit and form.
Why choose Gates DriveAlign
Choosing Gates DriveAlign means prioritizing OE-grade engineering and dependable performance. The combination of a reliable torsional spring, a protective labyrinth seal, and vibration damping is aimed at supporting longer belt life and more consistent tension across the drive system.
With Gates, you get a product built to factory tolerances and designed to fit the way the original part did, so you can install with confidence and continue driving with peace of mind.
FAQ
Q: Which vehicles are compatible with Gates 38274 DriveAlign?
A: Designed to fit cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks, including domestic and import models.
Q: What features set DriveAlign apart from standard tensioners?
A: Patented labyrinth seal and vibration-damping system protect components and reduce belt stress.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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