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2000 Buick Regal engine noise

Tiny
AMY13
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Just got the car a week ago. It didn't make this noise, now it does. At ignition its a whine/whir sound and it gets louder as I accelerate. Someone told me it could be the belt tensioner or alternator whine?
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 AT 3:33 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Spray water on belt if sound goes away replace belt and tensioner.
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
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Check the power steering fluid level also. Its possible it maybe low, or have air in the system. Let us know what you find.
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Saturday, September 21st, 2013 AT 8:36 PM

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