KNOW HOW NOTES – SERPENTINE BELT REPLACEMENT TIPSBY JEFFERSON BRYANTAPRIL 16, 2020The 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 V-belts. Starting in the late 1980s,

V belts don’t generally attract much attention, but you’ll find that a little effort will go a surprisingly long way when it comes to maintaining optimum efficiencies, extending their life, reducing maintenance costs and preventing machine breakdowns.Here are seven tips to make your V belts more eff

You're familiar with the old 3,000 vs. 5,000 miles oil change debate. And when your headlights dim, you change them out right away. But do you know how often you should flush your vehicle's transmission fluids or check the radiator belts and hoses?If you answered, "Sure, when something goes wrong,"

Car Engine Belt SoundThe sound of a squeaking belt in a car’s engine can be caused by weather conditions, leaking fluids, maintenance issues or wear and tear. The magnitude of sound can range from a soft squeak to a loud and noisy squeal and it may occur while starting a cold engine or during normal

In order to operate, your car needs more than just a working engine and transmission. The “accessories” attached to the engine aren’t really optional. For instance, you need the alternator to supply electricity to run the engine, your radio, the HVAC system and more. Your power steering pump provide

What does a serpentine belt do?Well, it won’t keep your pants up, but it does transport power to your vital automotive components. The serpentine belt is one long, snaking, winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning and—in some cases—your water pump running smooth