Working as a General Motors and ASE Master Technician, teaching automotive technology and being involved in the auto repair industry for over 50 years, I saw how two, three or more “V”-drive belts ...

The serpentine belt (also known as the accessories belt) in your Toyota Tacoma is drove by the main pulley in the head of the crankshaft. It is used to drive auxiliary systems like the alternator, ...

Whether or not you can adjust or replace a belt yourself depends on the type of belt(s) you have. On most modern vehicles, a single, long, flat belt called a serpentine multiaccessory drive belt (see ...

Unless you own a Yugo, you probably already realize that your car’s engine is a meticulously designed and engineered hunk of metal. Even so, you may not know that if one part of the engine fails, it ...

CARS.COM — All cars have an accessory belt that drives features such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor, and perhaps the water and power steering pumps. This belt is usually mounted ...

Q: I had my 2010 Hyundai Elantra in for recall repairs yesterday and while those were completed, the employee said that I should think about having the timing belt replaced for $670. I have only ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Squeaky belts can be seriously annoying and potentially dangerous. It’s ...

The schedule for replacing a timing belt varies by manufacturer, with some saying it should be every 60,000 miles and others 100,000 miles or more. (Some engines have timing chains that shouldn’t ...

Lawn mowers typically last years, running for hours and hours, especially if you practice the simple ways to extend their life. One of the most important parts of the machine, however, might not be ...