Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

September 10, 2023

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 Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Serpentine Belt System Wear

July 11, 2021

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Fort Wayne 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 com... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Serpentine Belt Overview

January 15, 2020

The technicians at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. 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 win... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

October 29, 2017

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 Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should a... More