Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
April 14, 2024
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 r... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
April 28, 2019
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 Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they s... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Serpentine Belt Overview
November 15, 2016
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen 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 ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Serpentine Belt System Wear
February 26, 2016
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Homer Glen 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 doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not com... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Serpentine Belt System Wear
October 27, 2015
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide critical 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 doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not completely r... More