181 North Railways Street, Okotoks

Car Care Tips

Automotive Tips from Lube Town: Serpentine Belt Overview

Tuesday 22nd of August 2017

The technicians at Lube Town 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 winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some cars in Alberta have two serpentine belts.


The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which maintains the appropriate tension on the belt) and the idler pulleys are together known as the accessory drive system.

Now your serpentine belt and the belt tensioner will just wear out over time – that’s why your vehicle manufacturer has a scheduled belt replacement interval. The team at Lube Town in Alberta can inspect your serpentine belt for wear and get it replaced if it’s time.

Give us a call.

Lube Town
4007 Macleod Tr SW
Alberta, Calgary T2G 2R6
403-457-3500
http://www.lubetown.com

 

181 North Railways Street, Okotoks