Owners of some 2007-08 Ford and Lincoln models with 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter engines may complain of a high-pitched hoot or whistle from the accessory drive belt system at idle. According to Ford, the ...

Drive belts sit at the center of your engine’s daily workload, and the material slowly pays the price. As miles add up, heat, ...

Noises have to be one of the biggest peeves owners have about their vehicles. If it’s one that isn’t easily identifiable, that can drive the frustration level right round the bend. Engine pulley and ...

The modern serpentine belt is made of EPDM, which is a synthetic rubber. There are two problems with belt dressing on these.

Like all things mechanical, the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on C5 engines will eventually wear, develop play, and require replacement. A slight squeaking noise coming from either the ...

The most common reasons for belt failure are improper belt tension (too loose or too tight), poor alignment, pulley damage or distortion, environment (excessive heat and ozone), and using an improper ...