Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Serpentine Belt Overview
January 27, 2019
The technicians at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln 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 engine and... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
June 11, 2017
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they shou... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Serpentine Belt System Wear
May 17, 2017
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Lincoln 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 comple... More