Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
December 10, 2023
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 a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Serpentine Belt Overview
January 15, 2023
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus 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 an... More
Columbus Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
April 24, 2022
Any Columbus driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Columbus residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this i... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
September 20, 2020
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 Columbus we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they sho... More