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 ...

Q. I own a 1999 six-cylinder Ford Ranger XLT 4WD pickup with a 3.0-liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission. In December of 2002 the original serpentine belt was replaced because of a ...

Cars consist of several moving parts, most of which are prone to wear and tear. That’s why you may hear squeaks from your car occasionally. It may be due to several reasons, such as a loosened or worn ...

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 ...

A MECHANIC has revealed what it means when your car makes a squeaking noise – and how a common fix can make it worse. The sound can be a sign of a deeper problem, but turning to the seemingly obvious ...

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 ...

In the old days mechanics would probably apply a little grease like Vaseline to the belt and send you on your way, and you could try the same, but I reckon yours might need to be re-tensioned or it ...

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 ...