Waking up the household with a noisy garage opener when you leave early for work or get in late at night is a bummer. Install a new belt-drive model and enter stealth mode when operating your garage ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...