Q: I have a 2006 Kia Optima with 64,000 miles and it sits outside 24/7. When it’s wet, the car makes a screechy noise in the morning as I leave for work. It lessens as I accelerate, but when I start ...

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 ...

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

Some 2007 Yaris models may emit a squealing sound from the engine bay. One likely cause of the noise, according to Toyota, is the serpentine drive belt slipping on the various pulleys. Replacing the ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

Drive belts sit at the center of your engine’s daily workload, and the material slowly pays the price. As miles add up, heat, tension, and contamination harden the rubber, then small surface lines ...