Engine Belts 101: What Are They and When Should They Be Replaced?

The motor industry has come a long way since cars were first put on the market. Early cars were equipped with several engine belts made from leather, which often snapped due to the heat of the engine. Eventually, they were replaced with only two rubber belts: the fan belt and the alternator belt—revolutionising engine maintenance.

This system, like the one found in the Toyota MR2, began disappearing in the 1980s, giving way to the single multi-purpose (serpentine) belt that modern cars like the Hummer H3 are equipped with. Do you know the belts in your car? Read on to learn how to identify the engine belts in your car, listen for distress signals, and how to replace them when the time comes.

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A Quick Look At The 2016 Audi A8 Plus

By 1910, August Horch had been forced to leave the helm of his automobile manufacturing company. His penchant for racing and other behaviors that were considered to be too dangerous for the CEO of a company were the determining fa
ctors in his ouster. So, what is a man to do when his passions are racing and automobile manufacturing? Build another company, but give it a sports car pedigree of course. Thus Audi was born.image

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Discover the Benefits of Replacing Your Car Battery

How to Change Your Car Battery

Needing to change your car battery? The battery is one of the parts of a car that is relatively simple to change as a DIY project. Due to the labour cost of changing a battery being quite cheap, whether or not you choose to change your car battery is up to you.

However, the price of a car battery can range between US$70 and US$300, depending on the type of car and the size of the battery, so if you choose to go the DIY route this means you can save some money and install it yourself.

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Maintenance Tips for the Everyman

You do not have to spend a ton of money on car care. How do we know this? It is quite simple. You just need to think a bit outside the box and find out what you can do to avoid several trips to the car care shop. Mostly, you will find that you don’t have to buy any extraordinary products. You will be happy to know that you can use most of the items that are readily available at home. This is not genius stuff, but then, why didn’t you ever think of it before? Here are some of the money-saving car hacks for everyone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty….

Used Car Maintenance

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