I think you should try to find exactly what is making the noise. Is it from the poly-v belt itself, or is it a whine from one of the pulleys it drives? Squirt some water on the belt while running. If ...

However, as one mechanic will tell you, there’s one car part you should never, ever use WD-40 on. The advice comes from creator Scotty Kilmer (@scottymechanic.us). His Sept. 3 video has gotten more ...

Fan belts and other rubber drive belts can squeak or squeal if they’re not correctly adjusted for tension. Usually, a too-loose belt will be the cause, and to fix it, you need to slacken off the ...

Learn how to change a squeaky belt on this episode of Wrenched. Squeaky belts can be seriously annoying and potentially dangerous. It’s important to change them to keep your car up-to-date. Here’s how ...

Modern fan belts are remarkably tough and reliable. They seem to last indefinitely without stretching, perishing or cracking. Almost a fit-and-forget item so adjustment is correspondingly rare. It was ...

There's nothing quite like being the smartest one in the garage. You know, like when you hear a squeal under the hood and your buddies are jumping immediately to nonsense like "recommended maintenance ...

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 ...