Subscribe to learn and pronounce a new word each day! Post by cthomasparr » Sat May 31, 2014 3:18 am I think there is a special tool to grab the tensioner and release tension from the belt for removal/installation, but I always use two wrenches to take care of that. }, Learn how to say/pronounce serpentine in American English. window.__tcfapi('addEventListener', 2, function(tcData, success) { pbjsCfg.consentManagement = { { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_SR' }}, storage: { // FIXME: (temporary) - send ad requests only if PlusPopup is not shown "sign-in": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/auth/signin?rid=READER_ID", 'pa pdd chac-sb tc-bd bw hbr-20 hbss lpt-25' : 'hdn'">. },{ is it just different in other cultures or what? { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, Listen to the audio pronunciation in several English accents. Congrats! { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, The serpentine belt should not be able to wander from side to side while in operation, but if its loose, it may do so, rubbing up against the lip of pulleys and creating a shiny or polished edge to the belt. }; Unfortunately, this browser does not support voice recording. We recommend you to try Safari. Your serpentine belt is like one giant, fast-spinning rubber band. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776160', position: 'atf' }}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654156' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_topslot_mobile_flex' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195466', size: [728, 90] }}, Serpentine Belt, as you may have heard of, is a robust rubber belt of exclusive high quality. And, like a rubber band, it must maintain a balance of flexibility and tension. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654149' }}, Because the serpentine belt is negotiated through multiple pulleys, it is important to keep the proper tension on the belt. 'max': 30, dfpSlots['leftslot'] = googletag.defineSlot('/2863368/leftslot', [[120, 600], [160, 600]], 'ad_leftslot').defineSizeMapping(mapping_leftslot).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'top').setTargeting('hp', 'left').addService(googletag.pubads()); Listen to the audio pronunciation of Serpentine Belt on pronouncekiwi How To Pronounce Serpentine Belt: Serpentine Belt pronunciation Sign in to disable ALL ads. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387232' }}, This serpentine belt provides the necessary power for the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and the system water pump. 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A serpentine belt is a wide thin style belt with multiple ridges that drives multiple components such as the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and ac compressor. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_rightslot_flex' }}, These are essential parts of your car engine that keeps it running smoothly and safely. defaultGdprScope: true ga('set', 'dimension3', "default"); { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654208' }}, },{ iasLog("criterion : sfr = cdo_pronunciation"); "error": true, },{ { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_SR' }}, { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_leftslot' }}]}, iasLog("__tcfapi useractioncomplete or tcloaded ", tcData, success); iasLog("criterion : cdo_dc = english"); { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_leftslot_160x600' }}, priceGranularity: customGranularity, The serpentine belt in most modern vehicles transfers power from the crank pulley to the various accessories mounted on the engine. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_rightslot' }}, window.__tcfapi('removeEventListener', 2, function(success){ dfpSlots['topslot_b'] = googletag.defineSlot('/2863368/topslot', [[728, 90]], 'ad_topslot_b').defineSizeMapping(mapping_topslot_b).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'top').setTargeting('hp', 'center').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_tc", "resp"); { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_leftslot_160x600' }}, { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(false); Favorite Answer. var pbDesktopSlots = [ { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971079', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [320, 100] }}, The serpentine belt is held in constant tension – allowing it to maintain its grip on the accessory pulleys by a belt tensioner. The only engine listed is a 2.0L. Some of the peripheral devices include the alternator, water … addPrebidAdUnits(pbAdUnits); googletag.pubads().set("page_url", "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/serpentine"); The serpentine belt is a deceptively simple component in the overwhelmingly complex series of parts that make up your car's engine. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195464', size: [120, 600] }}, { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}]; { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_Billboard' }}, storage: { googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}, Rate the pronunciation difficulty of serpentine, {{collections.count?collections.count:0}}, Name already exists! 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'increment': 1, Subscribe for more videos! "noPingback": true, They snake in and out of a series of pulleys and peripherals, and the path they weave through is unique to your model vehicle. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654157' }}, { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971081', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_topslot_728x90' }}, },{ The serpentine belt also known as the multi-rib or the multi-vee belt is a single continuous belt that is designed to drive the multiple peripheral devices in the automobile engine. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}]; "sign-out": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/auth/signout?rid=READER_ID" Serpentine belts are one of those odd components that just help everything else inside the vehicle hang together and just work by helping everything else become synchronized. 'min': 8.50, You've got the pronunciation of serpentine right. Pronunciation of serpentine with 3 audio pronunciations, 20 synonyms, 10 translations and more for serpentine. All Rights Reserved, {{app['fromLang']['value']}} -> {{app['toLang']['value']}}, Pronunciation of serpentine with 3 audio pronunciations, Audio Pronunciation removed from collection. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195466', size: [728, 90] }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_SR' }}, } "authorization": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/auth/info?rid=READER_ID&url=CANONICAL_URL&ref=DOCUMENT_REFERRER&type=&v1=&v2=&v3=&v4=english&_=RANDOM", You may have heard a serpentine belt referred to as a fan belt or accessory belt.This is because vehicles used to have multiple drive belts that connected the engine to the accessories (such as the radiator fan). var pbHdSlots = [ {code: 'ad_leftslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_leftslot', adUnitPath: '/2863368/leftslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[120, 600], [160, 600], [300, 600]] } }, iasLog("criterion : cdo_ei = serpentine"); syncDelay: 3000 It connects to several pulleys and provides power to crucial systems like power steering, the water pump, air conditioning, and the alternator. A worn or damaged serpentine belt can fail to adequately transfer the power, leaving your alternator, power steering, and air conditioning failing to function. Once upon a time, every component in a car was driven by a separate belt, and some had three or more belts to power everything from … The attached pics correlate with the directions. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '776358', position: 'atf' }}, }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195465', size: [300, 250] }}, It powers your cars air conditioning system, steering wheel, and water pump. 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The serpentine belt on a Kia transmits the torque energy from the crankshaft out to the various engine accessories. }, You can contribute this audio pronunciation of serpentine to HowToPronounce dictionary. A serpentine belt problem is one of the more serious car problems. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, proper maintenance must be observed to avoid serpentine belt break and serpentine belt problems. The belt is in use every single time you start your engine, and it is used for as long as the engine is running. Please confirm that for me. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_rightslot' }}]}]; A fresh belt will probably last 150,000 miles without any maintenance at all. ga('send', 'pageview'); Add ${headword} to one of your lists below, or create a new one. }); params: { bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776156', position: 'atf' }}, iasLog("exclusion label : wprod"); { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_topslot_728x90' }}, That representation is actually pretty accurate. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195464', size: [160, 600] }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_topslot_728x90' }}, As you can imagine, that puts a lot of wear and tear on the belt. {code: 'ad_topslot_b', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_topslot', adUnitPath: '/2863368/topslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[728, 90]] } }, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [320, 50] }}, If the serpentine belt gets oil soaked or glazed, it will slip and not provide the proper circulation to keep the engine cool. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_pc", "pronunciation"); googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { if (!event.isEmpty && event.slot.renderCallback) { event.slot.renderCallback(event); } }); The term serpentine belt may conjure up images of a snake like object. } { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654208' }}, 'increment': 0.01, iasLog("criterion : cdo_tc = resp"); { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195464', size: [160, 600] }}, Note: You indicate a 1.5L engine. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654156' }}, iasLog("exclusion label : resp"); pbjs.que = pbjs.que || []; googletag.pubads().setTargeting('cdo_alc_pr', pl_p.split(",")); Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English, 0 && stateHdr.searchDesk ? params: { Add the power of Cambridge Dictionary to your website using our free search box widgets. The serpentine belt of a car enables more functionality to your car. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971080', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, Relevance. } {code: 'ad_rightslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot', adUnitPath: '/2863368/rightslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, ga('require', 'displayfeatures'); name: "_pubcid", type: "html5", var pbMobileLrSlots = [ { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_rightslot' }}, Noisy serpentine belts can be caused by wear or a loose or broken belt tensioner. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387233' }}, name: "pbjs-unifiedid", Over time, the belt begins to stretch, crack, fray and ultimately break. The decision was made to switch to a serpentine belt system rather than continue with V-belts, and a serpentine kit was ordered from March Performance to suit, … How to use serpentine in a sentence. 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