Yes, both a loose belt and a loose muffler shield can produce squealing noises. A loose belt, particularly in the engine, may slip on pulleys, causing a squealing sound. Similarly, a loose muffler shield can vibrate against other components or the exhaust system, leading to squealing or rattling noises. It's important to address these issues promptly to avoid further damage.
Rattling noise is probably just a loose muffler, muffler pipe, or a loose heat shield that is hitting chasey or something else.
Loose or glazed fan belt?
Loose or worn belt(s).
It may be a loose baffle inside the muffler or a tin heat shield on a exhaust pipe.
Thee fan belt is loose or dried out. Most likely loose.
loose or glazed fan belt.
you may have a loose clamp holding it. You could have a rock in it.
A hole in the muffler would cause a knocking sound in your muffler. A loose exhaust pipe can also cause a knocking noise.
Check the belts - they're probably loose or worn.
Check the belts. The most common cause of squealing is a worn or loose belt on the front of the engine.
Your belt is worn loose or both. Check it and adjust or replace as necessary.
The squealing noise from your car's AC when you turn it on could be due to a worn-out or loose drive belt, which may need to be replaced or adjusted by a mechanic.