In your car a majority of the important systems, like the alternator, water pump, power steering and even the air conditioning will depend on the function of a serpentine or v-belt. It keeps the components moving and functioning properly to avoid any metal on metal collisions or damages. As such, an

Most late-model engines have serpentine belt drives for the engine-driven accessories, and most people know that belts are a maintenance item that eventually has to be replaced. However, many people don’t know the spring-loaded automatic tensioner that keeps a serpentine belt tight is also a wear it

The serpentine belt, also known as the drive belt, is responsible for connecting the alternator, power steering, AC, and other important components to the crankshaft. The crankshaft is part of the engine and provides power to the alternator. The crankshaft may also provide power to the water pump in

Preventive maintenance provides increased life of belt and drive components.Belt drives are a cost-effective, reliable means of transmitting power between shafts. That is why they are found all over the oil patch—mud pump drives, shale shaker screens, pump jacks, compressors, injection pumps, accumu

V-belts will continue to transmit torque even if they are slightly slipping. A properly tensioned drive should have an efficiency of slightly over 96 per cent. If improper tensioning allows a four per cent slip, efficiency drops off to approximately 92 per cent. As the slip drops to the six per cent

The auxiliary belt is also known as the serpentine belt, and shouldn't be confused with the timing belt which serves a completely different purpose.The auxiliary belt's role is to 'power' a variety of important peripheral components via a system of pulleys driven by the main crankshaft pulley.On old