Belt broken? You go nowhere. Period.
Truthfully, you can drive a short distance on the power of your battery should your drive belt break. But it is best to get to a service facility soon.
The drive belt on your Buick Century does a lot. While you are driving, it operates your alternator which is charging your battery. The battery fires the spark plugs, which allows your motor to operate. If your drive belt breaks, your alternator stops charging your battery and it cannot fire your spark plugs.
Your Buick Century drive belt also powers your power steering pump. Caution: If your belt should break, you would have a much more difficult time steering your Century.
The air conditioning compressor is another important component that your belt drives. The compressor is a key part of your Century's a/c system. If your compressor is not operating, your system shuts down and does not produce any cool air. This can be dangerous to the elderly, pets, and infants.
Many repair manuals suggest you examine your drive belt every 15,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first. Examine your Buick Century belt for these wear signs: breaks, tears, fraying, streaks on the sidewall (this also could mean it is improperly adjusted), tears, separation of the belt's "piles," glazing (shiny areas anywhere on the belt), and oil soaking. If you have an oil-soaked belt it means there is a leak somewhere. Monitor the transmission, engine, and power steering pump for any leaks and stop them.
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