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128 Sumner Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010 | (515) 232-4241

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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: May 20, 2024

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Hansen CARS said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Hansen CARS Answer:I appreciate your concern. Old st...
Published on: Feb 21, 2022

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: Jan 04, 2021

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: Mar 12, 2019

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Hansen CARS in Ames

Hello, Ames ! Today's Hansen CARS 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 important aut...
Published on: Aug 16, 2017

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: May 13, 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: Jan 19, 2016

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: Dec 15, 2015