John's Thistle Auto
4892 Elliott St Delta, BC V4K 2X8 604-946-6626

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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: Dec 25, 2022

Serpentine Belt Replacement at John's Thistle Auto in Delta

Hello, Delta drivers! Today's John's Thistle Auto 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 th...
Published on: Mar 17, 2019

John's Thistle Auto 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: May 30, 2017

What Delta 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: Mar 19, 2017

Serpentine Belt

You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is driven by the engine as it turns. It powers your alternator, air conditioni...
Published on: Jul 30, 2016

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My John's Thistle Auto said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?John's Thistle Auto Answer:I appreciate your...
Published on: Jan 31, 2016

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: Apr 03, 2015

Serpentine Belt Replacement at John's Thistle Auto in Delta

Hello, Delta ! Today's John's Thistle Auto 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 impo...
Published on: Feb 05, 2015