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2001 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Rpm.
Mileage: 129,000 miles.

Asked on July 28, 2011

Bad alternator, belt or ac needs filled>? or something else

I own a 2001 mercury sable.and there is no noticable performane problems in rpms or driving , recently when i idle my car i hear a sound like rubbing metal, (exactly like bad breakpads), like liquid coming from somewhere by alternator, belts. the sound goes away when i drive. t
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Replied on July 28, 2011

It could be a loose/worn belt. Check the belt tension and condition for a start.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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