Genuine Automotive
4350 New Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207 618.875.2000

Engine and Exhaust

Alt + /

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: Aug 06, 2023

Genuine Automotive 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: Jul 05, 2023

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Genuine Automotive said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Genuine Automotive Answer:I appreciate your c...
Published on: Nov 25, 2022

Serpentine Belt Has Video

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 the...
Published on: Sep 07, 2022

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Genuine Automotive in East Saint Louis

Hello, East Saint Louis ! Today's Genuine Automotive 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 that ...
Published on: Jun 26, 2022

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: Sep 12, 2021

What East Saint Louis 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: Jul 26, 2021

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 31, 2021