Orcas Auto Tech

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: Nov 16, 2022

What Eastsound 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 09, 2020

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: Mar 05, 2017

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Orcas Auto Tech in Eastsound

Hello, Eastsound ! Today's Orcas Auto Tech 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: Jun 24, 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: Apr 18, 2013

Orcas Auto Tech Serpentine Belt Service

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, ...

Published on: Oct 26, 2012