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Snake in the Engine (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 ...
Published on: Nov 06, 2022

AUTO CHECK AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Automotive Tips: Serpentine Belt Material

Serpentine belts have had the same function for decades: powering the various engine accessories like the alternator, air conditioning compressor and such. The type of material used to make serpentine...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

Serpentine Belt Replacement at AUTO CHECK AUTOMOTIVE LTD. in Nanaimo

Hello, Nanaimo drivers! Today's AUTO CHECK AUTOMOTIVE LTD. auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several acces...
Published on: Apr 14, 2019

What Nanaimo 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: Jun 04, 2017

Serpentine Belt

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...
Published on: May 14, 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: Mar 16, 2016

What Nanaimo 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: Feb 27, 2015