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...
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...
Hello, Cataumet ! Today's Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. 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 pow...
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Question:My Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Falmouth Motorcar, Inc. Answer:I appreci...
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 ...
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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?
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I appreciate your concern. Old-style neoprene...
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...
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...
