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Old 09-07-2008, 06:00 AM
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almost everytime i start my car and put it into gear whether it is first gear or reverse it starts to make a screeching noise. what do you think is causing this? thanks much
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Old 09-07-2008, 10:56 AM
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Could be the serpentine belt slipping a little. When was the belt and tensioner last change?
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Old 09-10-2008, 04:20 AM
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i bought this car used at 11k now its at 44k and i've never changed it. if that is the case, is it a pretty serious problem? thanks again
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Old 09-10-2008, 07:16 AM
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Should not be a serious issue unless it breaks then is could cause other problems if it gets caught in a fan or something. If it goes you will loose power steering, a/c, and the alternator.
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