Frictional belt drives reliably transmit power from source to load without asking much in the way of upkeep. Their modest needs stem from the fact that belts elongate through normal use and wear. The ...

Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...

If you haven't guessed by now, we like the serpentine-belt system. Itcan be dependable as long as the pulleys are in alignment and square toeach other. This requirement makes it difficult to fabricate ...

Some 2010 Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee and Commander models with 3.7-liter engines may emit a chirping sound from the drive belt when the steering wheel is at full lock and the engine ...

Owners of 2000-06 Tundra pickup trucks may complain about a squeal from the front of the engine during a cold start. According to Toyota, the noise is most obvious during the first start-up in the ...