Calabro Tire & Auto Service
1476 Bower Hill Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 412.221.4300

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Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

Question My service advisor said I need a new serpentine belt, but I don't see any cracks in it.  Does it really need to be replaced? Answer I appreciate your concern.  Old-style neoprene...
Published on: Jun 25, 2023

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
Published on: Mar 16, 2022

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: Jan 17, 2022

What Upper St. Clair 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: Sep 06, 2021

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Calabro Tire & Auto Service in Upper St. Clair

Hello, Upper St. Clair ! Today's Calabro Tire & Auto Service auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several accessori...
Published on: Mar 23, 2021

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine?  It’s called the serpentine belt.  The belt’s driven by the engine as it turns.  It powers your alternat...
Published on: Dec 17, 2018

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Calabro Tire & Auto Service said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Calabro Tire & Auto Service Answer:I...
Published on: May 06, 2017

Serpentine Belt Has Video

Your 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: Jan 12, 2017