WD-40 is a great multi-purpose product, but it is not a lubricant. Spraying it on a squeaky engine belt isn't a good idea — ...

Your car's serpentine or drive belt is a vital engine component. It's responsible for providing power to various accessories, including the air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and the ...

Q My car has begun to make a squealing noise sometimes when I start it. It lasts only a few seconds and then disappears. Other than this, everything seems to work just fine. What could cause such a ...

What causes engine vibration, and are any of these issues something you can handle on your own? Let's take a look at nine ...

Every engine has a means of coordinating the timing between the valve train and the rest of the engine. Some engines use a timing chain and some a timing belt. A timing belt has the relatively ...

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 My Honda Civic recently has begun to make a noise from the engine. It is most noticeable when the engine is first started and the car is accelerating. It sounds like a ticking, or a sort of spitting ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I want to know whether there is any long-term benefit to opening the hood of your car right after you park it. Is this a quick method to cool off the engine that will prolong its ...

Question: When car shopping, do you think it is important to consider if a vehicle has a timing belt or timing chain? After seeing friends pay hefty charges for timing belt replacements, I wonder why ...