Suspension squeaks/squawks: Unlike clunks, a squeaking noise from the suspension almost always means a dry rubber bushing and these can be left until they’re unbearable to your ears or until they change to a clunk. If the song continues unabated, you may have a pulley problem. If the noise immediately goes away for a brief time, you’re likely only going to need a new belt. If you want to try a little DIY diagnosis, take a water-bottle sprayer and gently mist the belt with the engine running and the noise present. And seeing that most carmakers now only use one long belt to run every pulley on the engine (alternator, water-pump, steering-pump, etc.) if you ignore this noise and the belt breaks, you’re stranded. Any other time, this type of noise usually means a worn or out-of-alignment drive belt or a defective pulley. That’s when frost or excessive moisture can collect on engine pulleys and belts but is quickly removed with a few revolutions of the motor. About the only time it’s safe to ignore this is when it only occurs momentarily on start-up on cold damp mornings.
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Article contentīelt pulley squeals/chirps/squawks: Most drivers have heard this one at least once in their commuting careers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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