Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

February 11, 2024

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Serpentine Belt System Wear

December 28, 2016

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Walled Lake 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 co... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

September 6, 2016

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 Tuffy Walled Lake 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 Tuffy Walled Lake: Serpentine Belt Overview

March 3, 2016

The technicians at Tuffy Walled Lake 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

Tuffy Walled Lake Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Serpentine Belt Overview

October 20, 2015

Your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some autos it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. ... More