Posted on 8/2/2026
All GIG HARBOR service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep it within normal operating temperatures. (On some vehicles, the water pump is powered by the timing belt instead of the serpentine belt.) So you can see the serpentine belt does a lot of work. And it if breaks, it affects a lot of systems. That's why your vehicle manufacturer and your service advisor at Mackert Automotive LLC have recommended that it be changed every so often so that it doesn't fail.
Your friendly and knowledgeable Mackert Automotive LLC service advisor can perform a visual inspection of the belt to see if it has any cracks that signal the belt could fail so ... read more