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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: Mar 22, 2023

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: Mar 13, 2023

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: May 19, 2022

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: May 19, 2019

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: Oct 10, 2018

Serpentine Belt Replacement at BSE Automotive in Gig Harbor

Hello, Gig Harbor ! Today's BSE Automotive 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 that power imp...
Published on: Mar 03, 2018

What Gig Harbor 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 24, 2017

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My BSE Automotive said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?BSE Automotive Answer:I appreciate your concern...
Published on: Oct 27, 2016