How to Check Belts on a Car
Learning how to check belts on a car is a fairly straightforward process — and a valuable preventative maintenance skill.
Preventing Hose Failure, and 4 Other Overlooked Car Maintenance Tasks
You change your car’s oil, replace the wiper blades, inspect the brake system and rotate your tires with near-religious zeal. As important as each of these tasks is, there may be a few overlooked maintenance items that you aren’t giving the care they’re due, which could possibly lead to hose failure…
How to Diagnose Serpentine Belt Noise: 3 Easy Tips
Don’t let serpentine belt noise turn into a complex repair. Follow these tips to quickly — and painlessly — deal with the problem.
How And Why Does An Engine Accessory Drive Belt Fail?
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…
Air Conditioner Rattling: 4 Common Noise Sources
There are many different causes for air conditioner rattling. Some are quick DIY fixes — others aren’t. Here’s how to tell the difference.
How To Find An Annoying Car Rattling Noise
Car rattling noises can drive you crazy, but once you identify the problem, you can often resolve it yourself. Here are some common causes and fixes.
Peak Performance: Basic Car AC Check For Comfortable Cruising
While serious car air conditioning diagnosis and repair should be left to the professionals, here are a few simple ways to improve A/C efficiency at home.