Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
January 8, 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 Wyoming: Serpentine Belt System Wear
November 24, 2019
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Wyoming 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 comple... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Wyoming: Serpentine Belt Overview
April 14, 2019
The technicians at Tuffy Wyoming 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 pulley... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Wyoming: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
September 23, 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 Tuffy Wyoming we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replace... More