Despite the complexity of modern vehicles, they still use technologies that have been a part of humanity’s toolbox since The Holy Roman Empire. Pulleys are believed to have been used in ancient ...

Cars consist of several moving parts, most of which are prone to wear and tear. That’s why you may hear squeaks from your car occasionally. It may be due to several reasons, such as a loosened or worn ...

Your car's serpentine or drive belt is a vital engine component. It's responsible for providing power to various accessories, including the air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and the ...

This belt, obviously past its prime, ran for 115,000 miles, and it was still within the tension limits specified. It's toast, regardless. There's a squeal emanating from underneath your hood—and it ...

Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...

Unless they are squealing for attention, most motorists pay little mind to the drive belts on their cars’ engines. People have used all sorts of words to describe the noise that belts make, probably ...

Besides being annoying, a squealing noise from your car is an indication something is wrong. While tracking down the source of the squeal can be difficult, a good place to start is by identifying the ...

Working as a General Motors and ASE Master Technician, teaching automotive technology and being involved in the auto repair ...

Your car's serpentine belt or drive belt is an essential part of its anatomy. The belt wraps around the crankshaft pulley and connects to various engine accessories, like the air conditioning ...

Many car owners overlook the significance of each component of their vehicle; the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is a vital component of a car. If it breaks, you might end up stranded on the ...

It's not unusual for a vintage truck to have a long list of contemporary electrical accessories added to it: ultra-bright headlights, stereo, air conditioning, power windows, and more. And just as ...