2000 Infiniti I30 Repair Question
Topics covered: Alternator, Oil change, Power steering.
Mileage: 131,000 miles.
Mileage: 131,000 miles.
Asked on April 19, 2012
Car not starting the first time. will start on second or third attempt and when it does there is a loud squealing sound.
I took my car in approximately 2 wks ago for an oil change and they said that I had a rear main seal leak & a power steering hose leak but no mention of worn belts. My car has only had issues starting the last 5 days or so.
Another issue is when my car has been sitting for several hours or more I hear sputtering sounds everytime I hit the accelerator but once I drive for a little while it stops.
Another issue is when my car has been sitting for several hours or more I hear sputtering sounds everytime I hit the accelerator but once I drive for a little while it stops.
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Replied on April 19, 2012
CEL light on? squeal sounds like alternator belt slipping under load. could be worn or too loose belt.