Q My Honda Civic recently has begun to make a noise from the engine. It is most noticeable when the engine is first started and the car is accelerating. It sounds like a ticking, or a sort of spitting ...

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 ...

The first time, you weren’t sure if you had heard it or not, but the second time you were a little more sure, and then the thousand times after that it was impossible to ignore. A new noise in your ...

WD-40 is a great multi-purpose product, but it is not a lubricant. Spraying it on a squeaky engine belt isn't a good idea — ...

Q: I own a 1997 Cobra Mustang Convertible with 47,200 miles. Recently I have experienced chirping/squealing noises after the vehicle has warmed up. The noises seem to increase as the RPM is increased.

Noises have to be one of the biggest peeves owners have about their vehicles. If it’s one that isn’t easily identifiable, that can drive the frustration level right round the bend. Engine pulley and ...

The following was published in CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit, 8th edition, sponsored by Valvoline Heavy Duty. CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit is a complementary industry resource, courtesy ...