I drive a 1991 Toyota Celica GT that intermittenly will squeak when turning in either direction. Why?

Question

On a recent trip for an oil change a mechanic suggested that the squeaking was a result of maladjusted belts (2), further noting that a adjustment is ~ $ 50.00 per belt. Does this sound accurate? The car ~ 130,000 miles and since I have had it (~ 94,000 miles) I have never had these adjusted. The squeaking has gotten progressively worse or the last few weeks, I want to keep this ride as long as possible but would like to avoid being taken for a ride! Any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

A CAR THAT SQUEAKS WHEN YOU TURN SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR BELTS. PERIOD. IF IT SQUEALS WHEN YOU ACCELERAT5E, THEN I WOULD SAY TO CHECK YOUR BELTS. IF IT SQUEALS WHEN YOU TURN, I WOULD TELL YOUR MECHANIC TO CHECK THE BEARINGS, MAYBE YOUR BRAKE PADS, BUT YOUR BELTS NO.

Answer 2

Squeak when turning? This sounds like struts that have seals getting dried out. No way should you pay $50/belt(that's ridiculous!). Do you hear squealing under the hood? Squeaky strut seals are NOT a hazard! Best to you! ;-)=

Answer 3

Sounds like belts...... If u want it around as long as possible get it checcked out and fixed. Broken belts can cause big problems. Trust me, I have been carless for 2 weeks cause my timing belt snapped and caused two other things to break, including my water pump!!!!!

Answer 4

50/ belt... run no drive away as fast as u can and find a real meacanic

Answer 5

have your husband find the tension pully....loosen it...adjust it (not too tight or bearings will start to fail in the different components) then re tighten the bolts....should take about 5 to 10minutes..

Answer 6

Take it back to country of origin, maybe you'll get a reasonable quote there.