Can a car start with a broken serpentine belt?
Can a car start with a broken serpentine belt?
So if your serpentine belt brakes your timing belt will be unaffected and your car can still run. However, if your timing belt breaks you are going to have a bad day as this can lead to catastrophic engine failure.
Why is a serpentine belt problem so important?
So, this is why noticing and solving a serpentine belt problem on time is so important. Neglecting it may cause major failure and damage to your car (loss of electric power, loss of power steering, overheating or else). If you want a more thorough definition about the serpentine belt, click here for a great one on Wikipedia.
Is the water pump driven by the serpentine belt?
Another important device driven by the serpentine belt is the water pump. This is not always the case as on a lot of cars the water pump is driven by the timing belt. You should have this in mind so you don’t falsely “accuse” the serpentine belt for overheating.
Is the timing belt the same as the serpentine belt?
No, a timing belt is not the same thing as a serpentine belt. A timing belt is used to synchronize the moving parts of your crankshaft and camshaft. Your serpentine belt as we previously discussed is used to drive the accessories of your car.
So if your serpentine belt brakes your timing belt will be unaffected and your car can still run. However, if your timing belt breaks you are going to have a bad day as this can lead to catastrophic engine failure.
What are the consequences of a serpentine belt?
The serpentine belt is responsible for turning all of them. Consequences of a Worn Belt. The serpentine belt may not be prone to breaking, but it does wear out over time. When a serpentine belt wears – or if the belt becomes damaged or contaminated – the engine accessories may not be able to spin at the proper speed.
No, a timing belt is not the same thing as a serpentine belt. A timing belt is used to synchronize the moving parts of your crankshaft and camshaft. Your serpentine belt as we previously discussed is used to drive the accessories of your car.
How often should a serpentine belt be replaced?
Have the belt replaced whenever a related component is replaced (a broken belt is often associated with a damaged or seized pulley on one of the engine accessories). And consider regular inspection and replacement of the serpentine belt as a part of routine vehicle maintenance every 30k miles.
