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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: Oct 02, 2022

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Tower Service Station in Hamilton

Hello, Hamilton drivers! Today's Tower Service Station auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessori...
Published on: Nov 17, 2019

Tower Service Station 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: Apr 15, 2018

What Hamilton 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: Aug 27, 2017

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: Apr 12, 2016