Jim's Auto Care
34 Argyle St S Renfrew, ON K7V 1T3 613-432-3399

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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine.  It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt.  It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded.  So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Oct 09, 2022

Jim's Auto Care Automotive Tips: Serpentine Belt Material

Serpentine belts have had the same function for decades: powering the various engine accessories like the alternator, air conditioning compressor and such. The type of material used to make serpentine...
Published on: Feb 09, 2020

What Renfrew 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: Jun 11, 2017

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Jim's Auto Care in Renfrew

Hello, Renfrew drivers! Today's Jim's Auto Care 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: Jan 29, 2017

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: Jan 04, 2016

What Renfrew 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 07, 2015

Serpentine Belt

The 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: Jun 12, 2015

Serpentine Belt Replacement at Jim's Auto Care in Renfrew

Hello, Renfrew ! Today's Jim's Auto Care 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 power import...
Published on: Jan 27, 2015