Mountain Auto Care
349 East 8th Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 970.247.4040

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Serpentine Belt

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 th...
Published on: Mar 31, 2016

Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My mechanic said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced? Mountain Auto Care Answer: I appreciate your concern...
Published on: Nov 24, 2015

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: Jun 26, 2013

Mountain Auto Care 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: Sep 11, 2012