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5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749

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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

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 ...
Published on: Nov 13, 2022

What Calgary 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: Jun 03, 2018

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair in Calgary

Hello, Calgary drivers! Today's Thorncliffe Automotive Repair auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several ac...
Published on: Mar 18, 2018

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Thorncliffe Automotive Repair said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Answ...
Published on: Jan 17, 2016

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: Dec 11, 2015

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Serpentine Belt Material

Serpentine belts have had the same function for decades: powering the various engine accessories like the alternator, air conditioning compressor and such. The type of material used to make serpentine...
Published on: Oct 15, 2015

What Calgary 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: Aug 25, 2015