2000 Buick Regal engine noise

2000 BUICK REGAL
180,027 MILES
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AMY13
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Just got the car a week ago. It didn't make this noise, now it does. At ignition its a whine/whir sound and it gets louder as I accelerate. Someone told me it could be the belt tensioner or alternator whine.?
Sep 18, 2013 at 8:33 AM
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HMAC300
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spray water on belt if sound goes away replace belt and tensioner.
Sep 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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MADMIKE1735
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check the power steering fluid level also.... its possible it maybe low, or have air in the system... let us know what you find.
Sep 21, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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