Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
October 16, 2022
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 Glendale Heights we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Serpentine Belt System Wear
April 12, 2020
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Glendale Heights 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 n... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Serpentine Belt Overview
December 11, 2017
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights 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 e... More