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 rotating power of…

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake’s fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which cools the engine;…

The technicians at Tylers Auto TV 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 pulleys and the accessories. Some cars in TIGARD have two…

Any TIGARD driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for TIGARD residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the serpentine belt.…

The primary job of the serpentine belt for TIGARD 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 doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re…

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 Tylers Auto TV we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner prevents…