Glossary / Engine

serpentine belt

34 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

This belt is like a long rubber strap that turns several parts of the car at once. If it breaks, many accessories stop working.

Technical Definition

The serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives multiple accessories in the engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.

Hear It Discussed

"uh the serpentine belt goes out in the like I pull up to the guy's house we're going to shoot the pinto and he he's already there and he goes what is that noise and we're like getting out and um"
The Minds Behind Nicole Johnson's Detour (Audio Only) Bring a Trailer Podcast 18:07

"Need to swap a serpentine belt? [1277.0s] AutoZone's Lona Tool Program has you covered."
The Ferrari Luce Revealed! THIS CAR POD! EP113 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 21:15

"...rightdowntooilchangewrenchesandthingsofthatnatureforyoursuperserpserpentinebelt. Sotheyhaveavastvarietyofthataswell."
The Torque Wrench Broke And So Did The Warranty In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 01:41