Squealing Belts
 

Within the year I had my timing belt, the power steering belt and
possibly some other belt changed. Now when it is cold outside and I
start the car, there's a horrible squealing that comes from under the
hood that lasts about a minute. I don't recall this doing it before
the belt change. What's wrong? Is it serious or should I just live
with it?

Chris

Re: Squealing Belts
 

New belts stretch. Sometimes they need to be re-adjusted for tension.
Take it back to the shop where you had them replaced and tell them
about it. If you let it squeal for too long of a period, they can glaze
over pretty bad and you will need to replace it.

Pat
Guncho wrote:
> Within the year I had my timing belt, the power steering belt and
> possibly some other belt changed. Now when it is cold outside and I
> start the car, there's a horrible squealing that comes from under the
> hood that lasts about a minute. I don't recall this doing it before
> the belt change. What's wrong? Is it serious or should I just live
> with it?
>
> Chris