Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

April 19, 2026

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 a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the ... More

Drive Train Service in Sault Sainte Marie at ServicePro Quick Lube

April 15, 2026

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance ... More

Below 45 Degrees in Sault Sainte Marie: Consider Winter Tires

April 14, 2026

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Sault Sainte Marie drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. MI drivers ran o... More