Unless they are squealing for attention, most motorists pay little mind to the drive belts on their cars’ engines. People have used all sorts of words to describe the noise that belts make, probably ...

Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2-liter, four-wheel-drive factory air, and every rain storm, or when there is moisture in the air, the belt will squeal until it dries up. I replaced the belt with a ...

Besides being annoying, a squealing noise from your car is an indication something is wrong. While tracking down the source of the squeal can be difficult, a good place to start is by identifying the ...

Some 2007 Yaris models may emit a squealing sound from the engine bay. One likely cause of the noise, according to Toyota, is the serpentine drive belt slipping on the various pulleys. Replacing the ...

Every morning, especially after it rains, my Toyota Passo makes a loud squealing noise when I start it. The neighbours even joke that it cries louder than their babies. What could be the problem, and ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.