A car engine belt that's squealing or chirping indicates a problem that needs to be fixed. The post If Your Car’s Belts Are Noisy, This Is What It Means appeared first on Family Handyman.

Most transmissions comprise five to eight gear sets and a series of gear trains (belts or chains that run along the outside of two or more gears) that deliver power to the car without changing how ...

Timing Belt Advantages. There is very little vibration and chordal influence. Precise timing and registration with no loss of high torque carrying capacity. The timing belt has a good slip-resistant ...

Q. I was wondering whether my car has a timing belt or a timing chain. I own a 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium with a 1.8 Liter Turbo. It is an absolutely great vehicle and has been a joy to own.

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering if it’s time for a new timing belt on an 11-year-old car.