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Topic: Serpentine Belt


Wilsonville Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

Any Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville residents than repairing the engine damage that comes…

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Ask Lance's Superior Auto: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

    The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

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 Lance's Superior Auto we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Serpentine Belt System Wear

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Wilsonville 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 doesn’t…

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Automotive Tips from Lance's Superior Auto: Serpentine Belt Overview

The technicians at Lance's Superior Auto 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…

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