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 ...

The timing belt or chain sits at the center of an engine’s rhythm, quietly keeping pistons and valves in sync. When it fails, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's somewhat common to hear a loud squeal from under the hood of your car, even if it's in otherwise good running order. That high-pitched sound is annoying, and could signal potentially expensive ...

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