Why does my car squeal when I start the engine?
Why does my car squeal when I start the engine?
It is a good idea to check all the other belts that you have in your car if you hear this type of noise when you start the engine. While modern cars drive most accessories and the alternator from a single serpentine belt, older cars often used a series of V-belts. In addition, the timing belt can be a cause of a squeak or squeal.
Why does the timing belt make a squeaking noise?
In addition, the timing belt can be a cause of a squeak or squeal. A squeaking noise is an indication that a belt is worn, or that the tension applied to it is not set correctly. Adjust the tension on any belt that you feel is squeaking, or replace it if it appears cracked or worn in any way.
Why does my car make a noise when I start it up?
Check which criteria have to be met in order to create the sound. Determine if the noise only happens upon start up, or if it is also present in other situations. Also, check to see if the sound happens only when you start the vehicle from a cold temperature, or if it happens on a warm start as well. Have an assistant start the car.
How long does a car run fine before it stalls?
Car runs fine for approximately 10-20 minutes and then starts to sputter and cough and if I don’t increase the RPM’s it will stall. If I increase the RPM’s it will smooth out for a little while, but after a couple of minutes with higher RPM’s it will sputter again and finally stall.
When does the squeaking in the car go away?
I turn left from my side street onto a busier street, hear a bit of squeaking. It goes away. Then I go two more blocks, make a left turn onto an even busier street, where it squeaks LOUDLY while turning left. By the time I drive another six blocks, the noise is gone. Completely. At first I wondered about the summer heat and the serpentine belt.
What to do when your car runs rough and stalls?
If I increase the RPM’s it will smooth out for a little while, but after a couple of minutes with higher RPM’s it will sputter again and finally stall. After it sits for awhile I can start it up again and it runs fine for another 10-20 minutes. No check engine light is on and the car is OBD 1.
Why does my van squeal when I start it?
When starting our van, it squeals horribly loud for about 10-30 seconds. Afterwards, it stops and doesn’t squeal for the rest of the day (most of the time). This has been going on for a couple of years. I had the belts changed a few months ago and there was no difference.
