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While there are many benefits of V-belts, synchronous belts continue to rise in popularity ...

Every day our tech team sees post after post on social media forums asking about belt usage ...

Serpentine belts on today’s cars can have over 10 points of contact, creating very complicated ...

Electric water pumps are being used by OEMs more frequently thanks to a number of benefits ...

Timing chains don’t get a lot of attention – mostly because they are intended to perform for the life of ...

Dayco experts suggest switching from a 4L or 5L V-belt for some industrial/HVAC applications to a GOLD LABEL ...

Many maintenance managers do not have a proper procedure for storing and handling power transmission belts ...

Belts used in HVAC applications are frequently found in exhaust and ventilation fans on rooftops. Often exposed to sunlight ...

Many maintenance managers report V-belt drives only last two-three months but the reality is premium heavy-duty ...

Belt drives are the most cost effective, reliable means of shaft-to-shaft power transmission speed change but ...

Timing belt maintenance requires precision and patience. One wrong move in belt alignment and the vehicle can experience a number ...

It’s often called the neglected belt yet can cause serious damage when overlooked ...

If you have a belt drive system that is under-performing or you’re looking for improved drive life, below are Dayco’s ...

Harmonic balancers are used to help lessen the vibration of the engine. Maintenance and replacement are important. Belowe are the ...

Coolant hoses have a tough job – they move chemicals under pressure and massive amounts of heat so they can ...

For powersports enthusiasts, there’s nothing worse than getting stranded due to a busted belt. That’s why belt replacement and ...

It is extremely important to flush and refill the cooling system with the OE recommended coolant, whether you are just ...

A harmonic balancer is not just there to spin the rest of the pulleys on the engine. It’s designed to ...

Many enthusiasts modify their vehicle’s engine for better performance and more horsepower ...

There are more than 16,000 belt routing diagrams available in Dayco’s Find Your Part search platform, covering millions of vehicles ...

The front-end drive system’s tensioner is designed to protect other components within the system and to help prevent premature failure ...

At Dayco, we’ve learned that some technicians aren’t checking total system alignment, they are only checking the belt itself. Below ...

Just like many other components on today’s class 4-8 trucks, it’s important that mechanics look at the belt, pulley and ...

Often times during a drive belt change, the tensioner may get overlooked. This can be problematic given the tensioner has ...

Automotive belt drive systems have become significantly more complicated over the past 25+ years ...

Most modern vehicles use serpentine belts that are now made with EPDM compounds. But EPDM belts wear differently than the ...

Did you know that one of the most common causes of serpentine belt failure is a pulley with worn bearings? ...

If a newly installed serpentine belt  is making noise, it is a sign of a problem within the engine’s front ...

Over the past 25 years, serpentine belts have changed considerably. Vehicles used to have multiple serpentine belts that only had ...

How do you know you are getting the best quality when it comes to choosing a water pump? Here’s a ...

The purpose of a car’s water pump is to push coolant through the car's engine block, radiator and hoses to ...