Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

February 4, 2024

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should ... More

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

January 8, 2023

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 a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Perryville: Serpentine Belt System Wear

May 19, 2019

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Perryville drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not com... More