2001 Pathy - Squealing sound erupts upon starting

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KOOLWATER
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Joined: Sat Aug 06, 2005 9:01 am
Car: 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5 & 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5

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On occasion I will hear a loud squealing sound when starting up the engine. I think its the belts. Since this dosn't happen all the time, I was wondering if it was something that I should worry about. If it is, how do I fix it?

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PalmerWMD
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Joined: Mon Apr 29, 2002 3:14 pm
Car: 2004 350Z

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Yes this is typically a sign of slipping belts.

You shpould tighten your belts as the more they slip the more slippery they become until you will need to replace them altogether.

There is also a product called "belt dressing" which will help alleviate this, but its better to use something like this ,in addition to, jtightening them, rather than Instead of.


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