Drive belt noise

DOUGLAS STRAIT

MEMBER
2007 TOYOTA YARIS
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
112,500 MILES

The drive belt has been replace twice in the past two years, around July each time. Last March, the squeaking noise returned. Car technicians want to replace the belt, but I have a hard time believing that the belt is wearing out every eight months.

Monday, July 17th, 2017 AT 7:37 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

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51,648 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like the belt is weak causing the belt to make noise at wear out premature. Here is a guide to help you get an idea on what we are talking about. If they do not re-tension the belt after the first installation it will go bad .

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Here is a diagram (below) of what it will take on your car.

Use Bando belt, cheap belts fail quickly.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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