Garland Auto Repair

When a serpentine belt breaks on the road, it can feel like the car suddenly developed three different problems at once. The steering may feel different, warning lights can pop up, and you might notice the engine temperature creeping higher than it ever has. The stressful part is deciding whether you can keep going for a bit or whether you need to shut it down immediately. The safest plan is knowing what the belt affects and what to watch in the first minute. What Changes The Moment The Belt Breaks The serpentine belt drives key accessories off the engine’s crank pulley. The alternator is almost always on that belt, and many vehicles also run the water pump and A/C compressor from it. Some vehicles use the belt for hydraulic power steering as well, while others have electric steering that is not belt-driven. Once the belt is gone, anything driven ... read more