What Drivers Need to Know About Their Serpentine Belt

Your serpentine belt drives your Alternator, Air Conditioning Compressor, the Power Steering and some Power Brake Pumps are driven by the serpentine belt as well.

In some vehicles, the water pump is driven by the serpentine belt (in others it's driven by the timing belt). The radiator cooling fan on some vehicles is also driven by the serpentine belt. Some have separate electric motors.

Serpentine belts do a lot of work for vehicles. They're tough and can last a long time, but just how long will they last? That'll vary for each individual vehicle. Your vehicle manufacturer will have a recommendation for when it should be changed, but it could need changing sooner. The good news is that a visual inspection at Winners Circle Tire and Auto in Cresco can reveal a belt that's worn.

It's often recommended that the tensioner pulley that keeps the belt at the proper tension be replaced along with the serpentine belt. This pulley is mounted to the engine block with a spring loaded arm, Your trusted Technician can evaluate its condition to see if replacement is needed.

What are the warning signs that there's a problem with the serpentine belt? Drivers may hear a squealing sound from under the hood when accelerating. A loose belt might give you a slow, slapping sound.

If you suspect a problem with your serpentine belt, or if it's just been a while since it was last checked, ask your friendly and knowledgeable Winners Circle Tire and Auto service advisor to have it looked over.

Give us a call.

Winners Circle Tire and Auto
6545 Route 191
Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326
570-595-0488
https://www.winnerscirclepocono.com/

At Winners Circle Tire and Auto we install quality NAPA replacement parts.