Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Serpentine Belt System Wear
February 4, 2024
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Omaha 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 complete... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Serpentine Belt Overview
May 8, 2022
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard 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 eng... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
April 24, 2017
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 Millard we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so th... More