Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Serpentine Belt Overview
January 15, 2020
The technicians at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires 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... More
Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Serpentine Belt System Wear
September 30, 2018
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Royal Oak 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 comp... More
Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
May 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 TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they shou... More