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

May 14, 2023

Any Lockport 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 Lockport residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this i... More

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

April 9, 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 Center Lockport: Serpentine Belt System Wear

June 14, 2020

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Lockport 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 not compl... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Serpentine Belt Overview

December 18, 2016

The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport 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 en... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport News and Videos for Lockport: Serpentine Belt Overview

February 5, 2016

Your serpentine belt drives essential 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 and winds around pulleys and the accessories. S... More