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Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine?  It’s called the serpentine belt.  The belt’s driven by the engine as it turns.  It powers your alternat...
Published on: Dec 04, 2022

Serpentine Belt

The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
Published on: Oct 24, 2022

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
Published on: Aug 08, 2021

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

Question My service advisor said I need a new serpentine belt, but I don't see any cracks in it.  Does it really need to be replaced? Answer I appreciate your concern.  Old-style neoprene...
Published on: May 22, 2021

Serpentine Belt Has Video

Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the...
Published on: Sep 07, 2019

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Northtown Auto Clinic said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Northtown Auto Clinic Answer:I appreciate ...
Published on: Mar 06, 2018

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Northtown Auto Clinic in North Kansas City

Hello, North Kansas City ! Today's Northtown Auto Clinic auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories t...
Published on: May 05, 2017

What North Kansas City Drivers Need to Know About Their Serpentine Belt

Your serpentine belt drives your alternator and air conditioning compressor. The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in many vehicles. In some vehicles, the water pu...
Published on: Oct 11, 2015