The modern serpentine belt is made of EPDM, which is a synthetic rubber. There are two problems with belt dressing on these.

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Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...

CARS.COM — All cars have an accessory belt that drives features such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor, and perhaps the water and power steering pumps. This belt is usually mounted ...

When purchasing a serpentine belt system there are a few questions that you will need to deal with. For instance, which type of water pump to use is very important as some systems require a ...

Dayco’s new line of heavy-duty serpentine belt kits feature a two-piece tensioner designed to reduce installation time. The kits are specifically designed for Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines, ...