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490 Keystone Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 775.786.1055

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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: Oct 04, 2020

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Roy Foster's Automotive in Reno

Hello, Reno ! Today's Roy Foster's Automotive 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 power i...
Published on: Nov 09, 2019

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: Aug 15, 2019

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: Aug 11, 2018

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: Apr 12, 2017

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: Nov 12, 2016

What Reno 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: May 15, 2016

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Roy Foster's Automotive said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Roy Foster's Automotive Answer:I appreci...
Published on: Nov 10, 2015