Can I drive with a squeaky timing belt?
Can I drive with a squeaky timing belt?
That’s why it’s recommended that the serpentine belt is replaced early when the squealing symptoms are first noticed. Although it may be safe to drive with the squealing for a few days or weeks, the belt will eventually need to be replaced, and for safety, the earlier it’s repaired, the better.
Why does my car’s timing belt make a squeaking noise?
If your car emits a squeaking timing belt noise, it should be dealt with immediately. If the timing belt snaps on an interference engine, it will throw the engine’s components out of sync, causing the pistons to hit the valves which will destroy the engine. Timing belt replacement can be expensive because of labor cost.
What to do if your car belt is squealing?
With the engine running, and your safety glasses in place, shoot some belt dressing or some spray lubricant on the belts. If there is a problem in the belts the sound may stop instantly. This is not a permanent fix. In fact, the belt might start squealing again in just a few minutes.
What does it mean when your timing belt is broken?
A broken timing belt is bad news. The timing belt is inside the engine and is not squealing. By the way, it needs to be changed on a regular basis (mileage and time… read your owners manual). The squealing is coming from the accessory drive belt (s) outside the engine.
Where does the squealing come from in a car?
The squealing is coming from the accessory drive belt (s) outside the engine. You may have one or multiple “vee” belts, or a single “serpentine” belt. These belts had to be removed to get at the timing belt, and may not have been properly tensioned (they should have been replaced, so long as they were off the car anyway).
Why does my timing belt make a squeaking noise?
Common reasons for this to happen: Pulley Misalignment: A squealing or squeaking noise can seem to come from behind the timing belt cover if one of your other pulleys is misaligned (generally after incorrect replacement of the belt on an adjustable pulley).
What can I do about my belt squeaking when I start my car?
Otherwise, the squeaky belt can be lubricated for the purpose of silencing the noise. Only two lubricants should be used on belts: bar soap or belt dressing. The latter can be purchased at an auto parts store and the former should only rubbed to the interior of the belt in dry conditions.
The squealing is coming from the accessory drive belt (s) outside the engine. You may have one or multiple “vee” belts, or a single “serpentine” belt. These belts had to be removed to get at the timing belt, and may not have been properly tensioned (they should have been replaced, so long as they were off the car anyway).
Why are my serpentine belts squealing after replacing?
Just replaced both serpentine belts in my car, was not running into any kind of squealing before, but had not replaced the belts yet and the car was up to 90k miles. After replacing the belts, they started squealing.
