27th Apr 2013, 03:01

I don't use dressings on belts as it makes it worse with cold weather squeals. I changed the serpentine belt and idlers at 50k with factory GM belts. The squeal returned. So I went with the grooved Gatorback belts.

As far as maintenance, it's possible to work on cars if you go online and YouTube repairs. You can buy an electric lift kit for a garage today for 2k. You still have brakes and other wear repairs that can be done as well. Scanners for home use are also not overly expensive. I bought 02 sockets, as I have one or more of 4 02 sensors on my car that needs replaced. I just bought the sockets at Harbor Freight.