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One of the earliest signs of a bad serpentine belt is strange noises. You will often hear a screeching sound. You could also hear a grinding sound coming from under the hood. These sounds may come and go at first and then become more persistent and regular.
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Why does serpentine belt on 2002 impala keep shredding?
belt tensioner is bad or one of your pulleys that the belt rides on is bad or out of alignment.
Why does the serpentine belt keep breaking on a 99 Plymouth neon?
The belt tensioner is probably bad.
Can a bad serpentine belt make car not start?
No only if it's a broken cam belt
What to do if a serpentine belt is squeling?
Belt dressing if the belt is in good condition. Make sure that it is not a pulley squeaking and if the belt is in bad shape replace it.
Is an accessory belt a serpentine belt?
No, an accessory belt is not considered a serpentine belt. However, a serpentine belt is considered a specific type of accessory belt.
How do you know if your car serpentine belt is bad?
Did a mechanic look at your serpentine belt and tell you it is bad? If he did, it is probably bad. Open your hood. Take a look at it and feel it. Do you see or feel any cracks? Do you see any places where rubber is breaking off? If you do, it is bad. Replace it.
Why is your car squealing after having serpentine belt changed?
Possibly the wrong belt was installed or most likely your belt tensioner is bad.
When do you change the serpentine belt on a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu?
The belt is bad if it has 3 cracks per square inch.
How to stop squeaky 02 explorer serpentine belt?
A squeaky belt is usually caused by a bad belt, a missaligned pulley, or something leaking on the belt.
What is the signs of a serpentine belt needing replacement?
it looks as if there are small cracks on the pulley side of the belt. If these are within 1/8" of one another you need a new belt NOW
How come your 1998 Chevrolet Malibu is chirping?
You probably have a bad serpentine belt and tensioner.
Is the serpentine belt the same as the drive belt?
The serpentine belt would be the same as the accessory drive belt.
