Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
July 7, 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
Clermont Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
September 18, 2022
Any Clermont driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Clermont residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this i... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy North Clermont: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
January 23, 2022
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 North Clermont we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy North Clermont: Serpentine Belt Overview
October 17, 2021
The technicians at Tuffy North Clermont 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... More