OKLAHOMA CITY Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
August 6, 2023
Any OKLAHOMA CITY driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for OKLAHOMA CITY residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
October 23, 2022
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 South Side Garage we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be rep... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt System Wear
December 2, 2021
The primary job of the serpentine belt for OKLAHOMA CITY 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 ... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
July 30, 2018
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 South Side Garage we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be rep... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt System Wear
July 2, 2018
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Moore 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 complete... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Serpentine Belt Overview
April 24, 2018
The technicians at South Side Garage 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 and winds around pu... More