Tuffy St. Johns OPEN TODAY: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu
    • Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sunday Closed
CLICK to Apply for a Tuffy Credit Card logo Mastercard logo Visa logo We Accept Cash logo Discover logo Debit Card logo American Express logo We Accept Checks logo 6 Months No Interest Financing logo Car Care One Card logo Snap Finance logo AAA Approved Auto Repair logo We Accept Most Fleet Cards logo
Google Places Facebook Yelp Reviews
Tuffy St. Johns

FREE Wi-Fi

All Major & Minor Repairs

Shuttle Service Available

Family Owned & Operated

Your Neighborhood Full Service Repair Facility

Back to all

Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: Serpentine Belt Overview

July 8, 2018

The technicians at Tuffy St. Johns know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some cars in St. Johns have two serpentine belts.


The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which maintains the appropriate tension on the belt) and the idler pulleys are together known as the accessory drive system.

Now your serpentine belt and the belt tensioner will just wear out over time – that’s why your vehicle manufacturer has a scheduled belt replacement interval. The team at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns can inspect your serpentine belt for wear and get it replaced if it’s time.

Give us a call.

Tuffy St. Johns
2770 Racetrack Rd.
St. Johns , Florida 32259
904.230.3363

 

Need Service?

Request an Appointment Request a Quote

More articles from Tuffy St. Johns

All articles

Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)

April 21, 2024

When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield. The air conditioning system has a lot of p... More

Catalytic Converter Replacement

April 14, 2024

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More

The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)

April 7, 2024

Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More