Mcmann's Garage Ltd
3626 Hwy 21 Rr 3 Tiverton, ON N0G 2T0 519-368-7268

Engine and Exhaust

Alt + /

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine.  It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt.  It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded.  So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022

Mcmann's Garage Ltd Automotive Tips: Serpentine Belt Material

Serpentine belts have had the same function for decades: powering the various engine accessories like the alternator, air conditioning compressor and such. The type of material used to make serpentine...
Published on: Feb 17, 2019

What Tiverton 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: Apr 22, 2018

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Mcmann's Garage Ltd in Tiverton

Hello, Tiverton drivers! Today's Mcmann's Garage Ltd 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...
Published on: Mar 04, 2018

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Mcmann's Garage Ltd said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Mcmann's Garage Ltd Answer:I appreciate your...
Published on: Mar 13, 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: Jan 10, 2016

What Tiverton 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 31, 2015

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 07, 2015