Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
July 16, 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 TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt Overview
April 5, 2020
The technicians at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park 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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
February 29, 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 TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, s... More