Gates 6PK1873 Fan Belt | Toyota Corolla Verso, Chevrolet Aveo & Optra (premium)

Gates 6PK1873 fan belt: 6-rib multi-rib belt, 1873 mm (premium)

The Gates 6PK1873 is a 6-rib multi-rib drive belt (also called a fan belt, V-ribbed or serpentine belt), 1873 mm long. It drives the engine auxiliaries. For example, it turns the alternator, the power steering pump and the air conditioning compressor, depending on the engine. Listed fitment includes the Toyota Corolla Verso, Chevrolet Aveo, Optra, Vivant, Mercedes-Benz C-Class & E-Class.

Gates is one of the world’s largest drive belt makers. Also, it supplies original equipment to many vehicle manufacturers.

How to check your belt size

First, look at the back of your old belt: you will find the size printed there. For example, in 6PK1873, 6 is the number of ribs, PK is the rib profile and 1873 is the length in millimetres. However, sizes a few millimetres apart (such as 6PK1873 and 6PK1878) are different belts. So match the number exactly, or ask us.

Vehicle fitment for the Gates 6PK1873

• Toyota Corolla Verso (ZER, ZZE12, R1) 1.6 (ZNR10), 1.8 (ZNR11) (2004 to 2009) (engine 3ZZ-FE, 1ZZ-FE)
• Chevrolet Aveo Sedan (T250, T255) 1.5 (2006 to 2008) (engine F15S3, LX6)
• Chevrolet Optra Sedan (1J, J200) 1.6, 1.8 (2003 to 2012) (engine F16D3, LXT, L44(96CUL4), LDA)
• Chevrolet Vivant 1.6 (2001 onwards) (engine L44(96CUL4))
• Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback (T200) 1.5 (2003 to 2008) (engine A15SMS)
• Chevrolet Aveo Sedan (T200) 1.5 (2003 to 2006) (engine LV8(91CUL4))
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) C 230 Kompressor (202.024) (1995 to 2000) (engine M 111.975)
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), E 200 Kompressor (210.045) (1997 to 2002) (engine M 111.957, M 111.947)
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Model (S202) C 200 T Kompressor (202.082), C 200 T Kompressor (202.087) (1996 to 2001) (engine M 111.944, M 111.956)
• Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.444), 200 Kompressor (170.445), 230 Kompressor (170.447) (1996 to 2004) (engine M 111.958, M 111.943, M 111.973)

More vehicles that use the Gates 6PK1873

• Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) 230 Kompressor (208.347) (1997 to 2000) (engine M 111.973, M 111.975)
• Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet (A208) 230 Kompressor (208.447) (1998 to 2000) (engine M 111.973, M 111.975)
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe (CL203) C 230 Kompressor (203.747) (2001 to 2002) (engine M 111.981)
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Model (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.245) (2001 to 2002) (engine M 111.955)
• BMW 3 Series (E46) 318i (2001 to 2005) (engine N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C)
• BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (2001 to 2004) (engine N42 B20 A)
• BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 318i (2001 to 2005) (engine N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C)
• BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E46) 318 Ci (2001 to 2007) (engine N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A)
• BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 318ti (2001 to 2004) (engine N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A)
• BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.0i (2005 to 2009) (engine N46 B20 B)

The catalogue links this belt to 36 models in total. This list shows the first 20, so ask us if your vehicle is missing.

Check before you order

Fitment lists come from the manufacturer catalogue. However, the same model can use a different belt depending on engine, air conditioning and power steering. So compare with the size on your old belt, or send us your registration number or VIN and we confirm before dispatch.

Specifications

• Brand: Gates | Part number: 6PK1873
• Size: 6 ribs, PK rib profile, 1873 mm effective length
• Type: multi-rib (V-ribbed) belt
• Barcode (EAN): 5414465356520
• OE references include: Audi 078903137AR, 078903137BD; Bmw 11, 28, 7; Chevrolet 25183021, 96183108, 96990678; Daewoo 96183108, 96352605, 96990678

Fitting tips

Replace the belt at the interval in your service book. Also replace it sooner if it is cracked, glazed, missing ribs or squeals on start-up. At the same time, check the tensioner and idler pulleys, because a worn tensioner bearing wears out a new belt quickly. Before you remove the old belt, photograph the routing. Finally, make sure every rib sits in its pulley groove before you start the engine.

Why buy from Greyhound Auto Retail

We sell genuine Gates belts by exact size, with full catalogue fitment. In addition, you can add filters, spark plugs and engine oil for the rest of the service in one order. Not sure this is your belt? Ask before you buy, and we check it for you.