V-belts need two forms of maintenance: They need to be kept at the correct tension, and they need to be inspected and replaced before they fail. Adjusting tension will extend belt life. Belts are ...

Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...

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 ...