Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

How To Inspect A Motorcycle Belt Drive For Damage And Wear To inspect the belt, rotate the rear wheel and check the inside and outside surfaces, looking for cracks, missing teeth, tears, or holes. A ...

Despite the complexity of modern vehicles, they still use technologies that have been a part of humanity’s toolbox since The Holy Roman Empire. Pulleys are believed to have been used in ancient ...

Q: I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with 120,000 miles on it. It runs great and I am planning a 5,000-mile trip. I have replaced the tires, brakes and all the vital fluids except coolant. Should I replace the ...

If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

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.

Many car owners overlook the significance of each component of their vehicle; the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is a vital component of a car. If it breaks, you might end up stranded on the ...