I have tried to fix this squeaking noise several times.. just took my car in (its a 99 eclipse) and the mechanic said that even though my belts were good they were getting dirty because there was no shield on the bottom of my car and so salt and dirt and such were getting on my belts... he said i would have to order a splash shield, BUT then he cleaned my belts with this spray and they still made the noise again... he said once the shield is on and they really clean the belts it will stop.. do you think this is right? the last time i took it in the mechanic told me it wasnt the belts but i forget what he said but he was young and said it was something he also has on his car and he doesnt fix it because its expensive and not really damaging the car.... also, the squeaking starts again sometimes while i drive and sometimes i can control it by letting off the gas or turning off the heat and the noise is really bad when its raining out. sorry i know this is confusing butanyadvicewould help
2007-03-08 12:19:00 · 12 answers · asked by ... 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many cars, especially Asian imports, were engineered to use Bando manufactured belts. Our experience has been that any car that was originally equipped with Bando belts should have Bando belts as replacements.
If other brands are used, it often results in squealing. Sometimes frequent adjustments are required and we have even observed shredding because of the way other aftermarket belts ride on the pulleys.
Try getting some belts from Mitsubishi and have them installed by someone knowledgeable or a professional. Occasionally, incorrect initial installation will cause a belt to slip and develop "glazing" which will also cause squealing.
If some old-timer or wise guy suggests using "belt dressing", ignore them. Belt dressing has no place on modern cars and can result in sticky pulleys transferring chemicals onto your belts resulting in squealing.
2007-03-08 12:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by dazzlesm 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Car Belt Making Noise
2016-11-14 06:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that one of your belts is loose. Some times it's hard to get in there to adjust it so some people don't like doing the job....especially because it doesn't pay good for just an adjustmen of belts. From the sounds of it the squeaking belt could be the AC belt unless your vehicle has one continuous belt (serpentine) and is also controlling the A/C. In that case someone should check the belt tensioner or any pulley that might be over heating up and could be wearing/damaging your belt.
2007-03-08 12:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by vsMechanic68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a number of things. A water pump bearing or idler pulley bearing could be causing the squeak. This has happened to me before on a 1987 Nissan Pickup. Water pumps can be expensive when a mechanic is involved. Also, CHECK YOUR SEREPENTINE BELT for metal showing through the ribs of the belt.
2007-03-08 12:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by Elite Streets Magazine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have some one to look at the belt tin sure pulley,,,are re tight the belt a bit,, new belt will stretch, some after they are use,,, but i try to re righting the belt, this should stop the squeak,,also the bat tery could be getting old, an starting the car put a strain ,on the gen, ,,,, you may want to check water in the battery
2007-03-09 00:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to have knack for finding bad mechanics. LOL On many newer cars it takes special tools to adjust belts. Many independent shops don't have these tools (though they should). Your best bet is to take it to the dealer for a diagnosis. You don't have to have the work done there, but you will probably have a better idea of what the real problem is.
2007-03-08 12:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by modesto_jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the belts are loose to me. I don't think your car has an automatic belt tensioner. Have them tightened and see if that takes care of it.
2007-03-08 12:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the belt... You can't adjust the tensioner if it doesn't have one, but you can adjust the tension. There is also spray you can buy at any auto parts store to help stop the squealing. Try it first....easier.
2016-03-18 04:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the belt tensioner is bad, it's not pulling the belt tight enough.
2007-03-08 12:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure sounds like a belt. Take it to the dealer. You can trust them.
2007-03-08 12:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋