it makes this squealing noise when i start it up.... its worse when its cold.....its when i turn the wheel and accelerate, its goes away after a little bit depending on how cold it is outside and the length of time my car sits, power steering fluid level is fine and the belts look really good and they are tight... any ideas? and costs of fixing?
2006-11-06 02:02:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check the indicator for the serpentine belt tensioner. Belt might not be as tight as tight looks if that indicator has already gone to max value but belt is so stretched that it is not good enough.
2006-11-06 02:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't tell if a belt is glazed by looking at it. Most of the time a squeal is a slipping belt. The only other reason for a squeal would be a bearing, perhaps in the idler pulley, but then your ears would tell you where it was coming from. In newer cars the belts are always tight, because of the tensioner. Cost of fixing depends. Are you handy enough to do it? Parts, and your time. If not, parts and labor at the mechanics. Since you didn't say make year and model, I couldn't venture a guess as to costs.
2006-11-06 02:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local auto supply store and get your self a can of belt dressing. Open the hood start the engine and spray the fan belt where it meets the pulley if the squeal stops get your fan belt changed if not see a mechanic it could be a main Bering going out.
2006-11-06 02:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by revtobadblack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that there's a problem with one of the belts. It may not be any one of the belts that you can see directly, but it may be the timing belt. I don't know if your car uses a timing belt or chain, but if it uses a belt, then there's a pretty good chance that that's the problem. The belt isn't expensive and the labour shouldn't be expensive either, may you'll be looking at about $75.
2006-11-06 02:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Nestor Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a belt is slipping, caused by being old and having a glaze on it. Replace the belt or belts connecting your power steering, starter, alternator. It's usually just one large belt working for all three.
2006-11-06 02:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by iamME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The belts may look and feel tight, but they are not tight enough. That is the only thing that causes squealing like you describe. Loose belts, in your case, the one that goes to your power steering pump.
2006-11-06 03:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a belt. A lot of mechanic shops won't charge to tell you what the problem is and give you an estimate. Call ahead and see if they'll give you an estimate for free. You might get a good idea by describing the problem over the phone.
2006-11-06 02:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serp. belt ,or v belts which ever you have.
take it to a shop and have it fixed,mechanics have bills to pay too .
2006-11-06 02:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check all belts and tensioners, check starter
2006-11-06 02:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change your oil and see if that helps any. my first guess was a loose belt but it sounds like you covered that one.
2006-11-06 02:10:38 · answer #10 · answered by Akela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋