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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 21, 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: Aug 30, 2021

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Mike's Autocare in Richmond

Hello, Richmond ! Today's Mike's Autocare 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 impor...

Published on: Sep 15, 2018

What Richmond 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: May 04, 2016

What's A Serpentine Belt?

We all have those days when we’ve got a bunch of errands to run. Suppose on your day off and you need to get gas, pick up some groceries, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school.&nbs...

Published on: Jul 12, 2013

Mike's Autocare Serpentine Belt Service

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, ...

Published on: Oct 16, 2012