3 G's Tire
200 VERANDA ST PORTLAND, Maine 04103 | (207) 772-1255

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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: Sep 11, 2023

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: Dec 11, 2022

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: Apr 24, 2022

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My 3 G's Tire said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?3 G's Tire Answer:I appreciate your concern. Old styl...
Published on: Sep 12, 2020

What 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: Aug 16, 2020

3 G's Tire 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 25, 2019

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: Mar 07, 2016