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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: Oct 28, 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: Jul 25, 2018

What Arcadia 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: Mar 20, 2017

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Griess Automotive in Arcadia

Hello, Arcadia ! Today's Griess 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 impo...

Published on: Mar 28, 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: May 02, 2014