Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care

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: Nov 26, 2022

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: Apr 10, 2019

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care in Waldorf

Hello, Waldorf ! Today's Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several access...

Published on: Jan 21, 2019

What Waldorf 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: Aug 02, 2018

What's A Serpentine Belt?

We all have those days when we’ve got a bunch of errands to run. Suppose on your day off and you need to get gas, pick up some groceries, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school.&nbs...

Published on: Oct 02, 2013