Serpentine Belt
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt.In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on December 25, 2022
The technicians at ABC Auto Works know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulle...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on December 06, 2020
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Walled Lake drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not co...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on December 31, 2018
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At ABC Auto Works we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replac...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on May 02, 2016
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide critical traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at ideal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on March 02, 2016
Your serpentine belt drives vital engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some ...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on January 16, 2016
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide critical traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at ideal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely re...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on October 30, 2015
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