J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

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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 serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
Published on: Sep 01, 2023

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: Nov 04, 2020

Serpentine Belt Has Video

Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the...
Published on: Aug 17, 2020

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My J and C Auto Service said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?J and C Auto Service Answer:I appreciate yo...
Published on: Jun 04, 2020

Serpentine Belt

The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
Published on: May 14, 2020

Serpentine Belt Replacement at J and C Auto Service in Downers Grove

Hello, Downers Grove ! Today's J and C Auto Service 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 p...
Published on: Dec 30, 2016

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: Feb 22, 2016

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: Sep 10, 2013