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6431 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831 916.422.6053

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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: Oct 23, 2021

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: Sep 19, 2021

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: Sep 17, 2021

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Greenhaven Shell in Sacramento

Hello, Sacramento ! Today's Greenhaven Shell 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 that power im...
Published on: Dec 06, 2019

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: Dec 05, 2017

Serpentine Belt Has Video

Your 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: Jul 15, 2017

What Sacramento 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: Feb 14, 2016

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Greenhaven Shell said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Greenhaven Shell Answer:I appreciate your conce...
Published on: Jan 27, 2016