Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
February 6, 2022
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 Center Winter Springs we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs: Serpentine Belt System Wear
February 24, 2019
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Winter Springs 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... More