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11122 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23601 757.596.1561

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Serpentine Belt

The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2022

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine?  It’s called the serpentine belt.  The belt’s driven by the engine as it turns.  It powers your alternat...
Published on: Nov 24, 2021

What Newport News Drivers Need to Know About Their Serpentine Belt

Your serpentine belt drives your alternator and air conditioning compressor. The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in many vehicles. In some vehicles, the water pu...
Published on: Jan 01, 2020

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc in Newport News

Hello, Newport News ! Today's Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories th...
Published on: Mar 23, 2018

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Answer:I app...
Published on: Apr 11, 2017

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
Published on: Aug 11, 2016

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

Question My service advisor said I need a new serpentine belt, but I don't see any cracks in it.  Does it really need to be replaced? Answer I appreciate your concern.  Old-style neoprene...
Published on: Jun 20, 2016

What's A Serpentine Belt?

We all have those days when we’ve got a bunch of errands to run.  Suppose on your day off and you need to get gas, pick up some groceries, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school.&nbs...
Published on: May 31, 2013