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620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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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: Feb 22, 2023

What AMES 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: Nov 10, 2022

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Wheelock's Service in AMES

Hello, AMES ! Today's Wheelock's 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 power import...
Published on: May 16, 2022

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Wheelock's Service said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Wheelock's Service Answer:I appreciate your c...
Published on: Jun 29, 2021

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: May 18, 2020

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 20, 2019

Wheelock's Service Serpentine Belt Service

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, ...
Published on: Mar 03, 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: Feb 02, 2018