Unboxing A Serpentine-Belt Kit

Most vehicles today have a single belt-drive system that runs all the important accessories.

Published: May 11, 2022

Most vehicles on the road today have a single belt-drive system that runs all the important accessories, including the alternator, A/C compressor, power steering and water pump.

The belt is running these accessories from both sides and is working harder than ever. Should this single belt fail, the results can be catastrophic, leaving you and the car on the side of the road with a very large tow bill. Spotting and diagnosing belt noise and belt-wear problems is very important.

When replacing the serpentine belt, it’s so important to replace the tensioner and pulley in the drive system as well. Doing the complete job will bring the drive system back to its original condition and maximize the life of all related components.

This video is sponsored by Continental.

Gear Ratios and Vehicle Performance

Just remember, there is no perfect gear ratio.

By Josh Cable

Josh Cable is the editor of Counterman and ShopOwner. He joined Babcox Media in January 2017, and has been working in the field of journalism since 1999.

Published: March 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle how the engine spinning in the center of the car can spin the wheels that are perpendicular to the engine?

Well it is a mystery how that happens. Additionally in that same space we change the ratios of revolutions and the torque available to spin everything.