Serpentine Belt Services

Your vehicle’s serpentine belt transfers power from the engine to most of your major engine components, including the power steering pump, water pump, alternator, and air conditioner compressor. The serpentine belt gets its name because it threads through the engine like a snake. American LubeFast® offers serpentine belt services to monitor the belt’s condition and replace it if necessary. 

Serpentine Belt Inspection Services

During an American LubeFast serpentine belt inspection, our technicians check the belt for signs of damage. We look for cracks, tears, and indications that the belt’s rubber is drying out or becoming brittle. You’ll get a full report on our findings and whether or not it’s time to change your serpentine belt. 

Serpentine Belt Replacement Services

You can replace your serpentine belt at participating American LubeFast service centers. Serpentine belt replacement is a simple process for an experienced American LubeFast technician and typically takes less than an hour. Only some locations offer this service, so please call ahead to check if your local service center changes serpentine belts. 

A serpentine belt replacement service includes the following:

  • We remove the old serpentine belt.
  • We inspect the serpentine tensioner pulley for proper operation. 
  • We install a new serpentine belt. 

Signs Your Car Needs a Serpentine Belt Service

You may need serpentine belt services if you experience any of these signs:

  • The serpentine belt shows signs of fraying, cracking, splitting, or glazing.
  • You hear a loud screeching noise under the hood, particularly when accelerating.
  • Your engine stalls or overheats.
  • Engine components such as your power steering stop working.
  • The Check Engine light or battery light comes on.

Why Should You Replace the Serpentine Belt in Your Car? 

A broken serpentine belt will leave you stranded by the side of the road, so it’s important to schedule regular belt inspections and replace the serpentine belt if necessary. Serpentine belts are made to last for tens of thousands of miles. Your vehicle manufacturer should recommend how often you’ll need a serpentine belt service.

Drop by your local American LubeFast service center for a serpentine belt inspection. We also offer oil changes with free multipoint inspections and tune-up services to keep your vehicle engine in peak condition!