Q-The drive belts on my 1980 Pontiac Phoenix squeal. I`ve inspected the water pump and sprayed belt dressing on (the belts), but that didn`t stop the noise. The belts create this infernal racket only ...

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 2009 Ford Focus. For about the past 18 months there is a squeal when I turn the steering wheel when starting out in the morning. It usually stops after a few minutes. Sometimes it will ...

Owners of 2000-06 Tundra pickup trucks may complain about a squeal from the front of the engine during a cold start. According to Toyota, the noise is most obvious during the first start-up in 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Most people jump in their car, turn up the music, and get going quickly. If you are listening to music, you may miss important sounds your car is making. Screeching. Pinging. Popping. These noises can ...

When my neighbour fires up his Porsche, it sounds as though an explosion has taken place. Is this noise standard or can it be 'tweaked' in some way? Is there a legal limit to the noise that cars can ...