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...
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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...
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, ...
