It only sqeals just after starting it I tried belt grease but
it still makes that awfull sound. what can I do about it?
2006-12-09 17:39:46 · 9 answers · asked by gary b 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
have you had the belts replaced? if so, were they 3rd party ones or Nissan Genuine parts......I say this because I got 3rd party ones, and they squealed pretty loudly.
If they are the original belts, might have to get them replaced, or adjusted. good luck.
2006-12-09 17:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar 2 what the first twor esponses said.
Check your belt, The Pully bearings are also very common to go bad in all cars. Usually it's heard during a cold start during a cool or warm humid mourning.
It could be the belt tentioner bearing.
Sometimes it can be an alternator bearing which can be changes u'reself if you know the way but if not, it can cost you a new alternator.
Just so you know, all of these bearings in this area are the same. They are sold individually which can cost about $5 to $15, and they're sold equiped in the tentioners, and also with the pully.
Go with buying the entire pullies since it saves you the time and it costs about a few dollars more than an individual bearing. ( Excluding the tenstioners which can cost over $40 ) but you can change it in them as well but very carefully.
It could also be your A/C compressor needing an oil charge.
This is a very simple issue to resolve.
The individual bearings are all the same, whether you drive a Honda or a Ford. When you take out the bearing, just take it to the autoparts store like AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, Napa, Pep Boys, show it to them and they will know what you want. All Auto parts stores carry them.
2006-12-10 02:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by pokeeto2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When is the last time you had routine maintenance done to this vehicle? You should have the belts replaced, and check all the pulleys for bad bearings. That stop squeal stuff will only wear out your belts faster. It could also just be due to loose belts, or belts that are to tight.
Tip: Next time you ask about a vehicle let us know the year, make and model, and any sub model your car might be, such as SE, LE, GXE and so on. Because some vehicles have problems even though you do all the things I've said.
2006-12-10 14:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by quick_ridez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
belt grease? what the heck is that?
yeah, try setting the belts to the correct tension (RTFM), and if that doesn't work, remove the old belt, clean the ''belt grease'' off, install a new belt and set to the correct tension.
also, when the engine is cold, it puts a greater strain on the belts, so this is why it squeals only at startup. this problem will get worse as the belts wear, however.
2006-12-10 07:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by expie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check all moving parts in the car and grease them if possible. Also, When you start the car, put it in "PARK" or neutral, apply handbrake, and revv the engine, to warm it up. The same thing happens to me in my 2004 Nissan Pathfinder LE Platinum Edition.
2006-12-10 08:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by car man rider hoplite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get the car to a trusted mechanic. It may need adjustment or replacement of belt(s). There could be other problems also.
2006-12-10 01:50:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the pulleys, make sure that you don't have a siezed bearing on one of them, squealing usually comes from a bad pulley or belt that is getting ready to break...
2006-12-10 01:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe your alternator on its way out. If you rev your car when in neutral do the lights get brighter.if so replace your alternator and your belt.
2006-12-10 02:00:53 · answer #8 · answered by trevor v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the bus LOL
2006-12-10 02:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by surfer_grl_ca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋