Rene's Garage
56 Armstrong St New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 705-647-8242

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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

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 ...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

Rene's Garage Automotive Tips: Serpentine Belt Material

Serpentine belts have had the same function for decades: powering the various engine accessories like the alternator, air conditioning compressor and such. The type of material used to make serpentine...
Published on: Jul 07, 2019

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Rene's Garage in New Liskeard

Hello, New Liskeard drivers! Today's Rene's Garage 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 t...
Published on: Mar 11, 2018

What New Liskeard 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: Apr 23, 2017

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Rene's Garage said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Rene's Garage Answer:I appreciate your concern. Ol...
Published on: May 05, 2016

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 08, 2014

What New Liskeard 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: Apr 08, 2014