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The accessories on your vehicle’s engine are driven by a single belt that wraps around the pulleys. This is called a serpentine belt. Older vehicles used multiple drive belts called … Continue Reading Know How Notes – Serpentine Belt Replacement Tips
What’s that sound? Your vehicle, which usually purrs like a kitten, has started squeaking like a mouse. If it happens when your car is running, but not moving, it’s most likely an issue with a belt. If your car is making unusual sounds, you might have a belt issue. Here’s what to look (and listen) for…
Solid Serpentine Alternator Pulleys and Automatic Belt Tensioners were first utilized by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in 1979. Their sole purpose was to transmit power to the alternator using one … Continue Reading Alternator Pulley Evolution
Engines get so hot under normal driving conditions that there is an entire system dedicated to cooling them down. That’s because an engine overheating will cause problems and even complete engine failure. Instead of shelling out thousands of dollars and enduring a ton of stress…
Learning how to check belts on a car is a fairly straightforward process — and a valuable preventative maintenance skill.
Don’t let serpentine belt noise turn into a complex repair. Follow these tips to quickly — and painlessly — deal with the problem.
Your engine’s accessory drive belt is tasked with a lot of responsibility. Not only does it have to connect several spinning pulleys at the front of your motor and keep them moving quickly enough to power important components like the alternator, the water pump and the power steering pump…
It’s critical to repair or replace a broken car radiator fan before it does damage to your vehicle. Here are three ways to find out what’s wrong.
Your car’s cooling system can suffer under the stress of high temperatures all summer long. To avoid a breakdown, follow this checklist.