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By *amien88 OP Man
over a year ago

wicklow

Car belt......car has a loud squeaky sound when started. Is this a worn belt?

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

"Car belt......car has a loud squeaky sound when started. Is this a worn belt?"

Probably fan belt or a tensioner. Get it checked to be on the safe side.

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By *amien88 OP Man
over a year ago

wicklow

Only noticed it last night.....is it urgent as won't ge5 a chance to drop it into a garage until next week

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

"Only noticed it last night.....is it urgent as won't ge5 a chance to drop it into a garage until next week"

Honestly couldn't say without seeing it. But even if you can pop into a mechanic and get it looked at for peace of mind.

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By *amien88 OP Man
over a year ago

wicklow

"Car belt......car has a loud squeaky sound when started. Is this a worn belt?

Probably fan belt or a tensioner. Get it checked to be on the safe side."
only got a service 7weeks ago and no mention that this could go.....unless they can't that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like poster said its a loose fan belt, the belt itself could be stretching causing squeal, normally when a timing belt is replaced so is the serpentine belt so that could be the last time it was changed, if the squeal is very bad it's on the way out and will need attention asap

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

Is this the kind of fan belt problem where in a romantic movie, she arrives with her pantyhose to save the day?

Hope you get it sorted OP

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By *amien88 OP Man
over a year ago

wicklow

"Is this the kind of fan belt problem where in a romantic movie, she arrives with her pantyhose to save the day?

Hope you get it sorted OP"
my car knowledge would be limited....just ragi g if it was something that could be picked up 7 weeks ago why they didn't change it...I presume it was loose 7 weeks ago....no noise then however

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By *amien88 OP Man
over a year ago

wicklow

I presume anywhere can do it....the car is 5 years old and still under warranty. I'm just a bit far from the garage and need to stay local this week

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By *cl2010Couple
over a year ago

cork

That'll be either the fan belt or it's tensioner.

They start to slip a little in the cold/damp weather and the rubbing on the sheaves squeaks. I wouldn't worry about it in the short run

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By *uckypuppy007Woman
over a year ago

dublin

sorry for the topic hijack ... but ...

popped the bonnet yesterday to put in window washer and found the coolant reservoir below min... new since September and not had its first service!!

(topped it up obviously- but should I be worried there is a crack after the cold temp? )

Tia x

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By *unwexcplCouple
over a year ago

Gorey

Just keep a close eye on it see if the level drops again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Car belt......car has a loud squeaky sound when started. Is this a worn belt?"

Have you checked the rear seats for this squeaking noise?

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

"Only noticed it last night.....is it urgent as won't ge5 a chance to drop it into a garage until next week"

I'd get it checked by any mechanic or even someone who knows a bit about cars. If it's under warranty it might have to be done by a main dealer or wherever you bought it. And be prepared to pay because fan belts and tensioners are service parts and most likely not covered by warranty. But shouldn't be expensive.

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

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By *huCullainMan
over a year ago

Rathowen

"sorry for the topic hijack ... but ...

popped the bonnet yesterday to put in window washer and found the coolant reservoir below min... new since September and not had its first service!!

(topped it up obviously- but should I be worried there is a crack after the cold temp? )

Tia x "

Do you not check your levels regularly? Every week or 2?

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By *cl2010Couple
over a year ago

cork

"sorry for the topic hijack ... but ...

popped the bonnet yesterday to put in window washer and found the coolant reservoir below min... new since September and not had its first service!!

(topped it up obviously- but should I be worried there is a crack after the cold temp? )

Tia x "

A little below minimum but still coolant visible? Or like.. no coolant and you had to top up liters?

If it's just a bit I wouldn't worry too much. If it's constantly dropping a cupfull every day or two them you probably have a small leak. I would then add a bottle of radweld

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By *itemeagainMan
over a year ago

Wexford

"Car belt......car has a loud squeaky sound when started. Is this a worn belt?

Probably fan belt or a tensioner. Get it checked to be on the safe side.only got a service 7weeks ago and no mention that this could go.....unless they can't that"

Next time you start it turn on the lights and don't no reving, see if it squeels more ... next rev it a lil . see if it squeels more or less..

If it squeals more under electrical load(lights) and less under power its likely your alternator.

No fan belts on most cars .. could be alternator/serpentine belt or associated pully... to check run engine and spray some wd40 over belt ... if it stops its belt related .

The fact it only happens on start up would indicate alternator. Imo

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