River Valley Auto
300 Northland Dr NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341 616.866.4578

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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: Aug 18, 2024

What ROCKFORD 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: Jul 07, 2024

Serpentine Belt Replacement at River Valley Auto in ROCKFORD

Hello, ROCKFORD ! Today's River Valley Auto auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that's driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power imp...
Published on: Aug 18, 2021

River Valley Auto Serpentine Belt Service

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, ...
Published on: Nov 17, 2018

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: Dec 04, 2017

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: May 29, 2014