In 1974, the world witnessed an invention, the creation of a serpentine belt, that has revolutionized the automotive industry. The Ford Mustang, released in 1980, was one of the first vehicles with a serpentine belt. Since then, auto manufacturers have installed the belt in almost all vehicles. One of the most popular questions relates to …
Squeaky, creaky, squealy, screamy – if this is what your serpentine belt sounds like, it’s time to stop the noise! Don’t wait for a magical fix – it’s time to get things done. You need to know to stop that loud and obnoxious belt squeaks. Follow this step-by-step guide, and you’ll be on your way …
Serpentine Belt in a car is a high-quality rubber belt with one side rough and another side smooth (smooth being the outer or visible side), placed to drive the components of the engine mounted on the periphery. The belt serves as the one key driver for the engine parts like water pump, battery alternator, air …
Ahoy, fellow car mechanics! Today’s lesson is all about a process that is familiar to all of us—replacing a serpentine belt. Changing serpentine belts is a cinch, but if you don’t do it correctly, you can cause serious engine damage. That’s why you need to know the step-by-step details of how to swap out those …
Like most car owners, you may have heard the term “serpentine belt” before, but you may not know exactly what this essential auto part is or what it does. Serpentine belts are important components of your car’s engine and play a vital role in running your vehicle smoothly. As far as the belt itself is …
Serpentine Belt is a critical accessory in the engine system of a vehicle. It drives the parts of a vehicle which are responsible for vehicle movement on the road. Power steering, water pump, and air-conditioner are some of the main parts which run in the car with the help of a serpentine belt. Evidently, if …
Do you understand your car? Do you know how different parts function and how they act when broken? And, how often do you have your car checked? These are some of the questions that all car owners ought to answer. There are parts that may hinder your car from functioning; especially the serpentine belt. Now, …
