The serpentine belt (also known as the accessories belt) in your Toyota Tacoma is drove by the main pulley in the head of the crankshaft. It is used to drive auxiliary systems like the alternator, ...

There is one good thing about being lazy: The universe often rewards those who apply brain power toward the avoidance of work. Call it “The Sluggard’s Paradox.” In this case, my 2002 Jaguar XJR 100 ...

It's not unusual for a vintage truck to have a long list of contemporary electrical accessories added to it: ultra-bright headlights, stereo, air conditioning, power windows, and more. And just as ...

For starters, the whole front sheetmetal clip had to come off for access, plus the fact the radiator was going to be changed too. The decision was made to switch to a serpentine belt system rather ...

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 ...

Is this serpentine belt hack an elegant trick or a reckless shortcut? There are few things more painful for a seasoned mechanic than realizing you’ve wasted years doing something the slow way. A ...

Regardless of what year Corvette you are driving today, if you are reading this there is a good chance you remember V-belts. Sure, the serpentine systems have been around a while, but many vintage ...