A 10-second serpentine belt inspection prevents $10,000 engine failure by catching cracks, glazing, and frayed edges before catastrophic overheating damage.

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This means that the high torque efficiency of the two-stroke engine is kept, while the cleanliness and longevity of the four-stroke engine is gained. A win-win scenario. What’s more, the exhaust ...

Expect lease rates for the V2500-A5 engine to remain high this year due to demand. Credit: Pratt & Whitney Demand for spare engine leases has remained elevated for some time for both current and ...

Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...