Ultimate Automotive Service
5900 Oakwood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 515.270.2096

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Serpentine Belt Replacement at Ultimate Automotive Service in Urbandale

Hello, Urbandale ! Today's Ultimate Automotive 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 tha...
Published on: Jun 28, 2023

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: Mar 17, 2021

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Ultimate Automotive Service said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Ultimate Automotive Service Answer:I...
Published on: Nov 10, 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: Jul 08, 2019

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: Nov 30, 2018

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: Oct 07, 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: Jul 11, 2017

What Urbandale 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: Jan 07, 2017