1999 Chevy Lumina Whining from belt under hood

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,120 MILES
I have been getting this whining "eehh" sound coming from under the hood it appears to be coming from the timing belt. The sound gets louder and more noticeable as I press on the accelerator.

Strange but sometimes it will go away and come back. A mechanic said he didn't hear anything because it was not doing it that day and said there is a tension adjuster that could be doing that.

Should I have the belt replaced? It is about four years old.

Is lubricating the belt recommended?
Sunday, December 14th, 2008 AT 5:21 PM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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The last thing you want to do is try to lube a belt. This will only make a bad situation worse. Look at it as for belt's way of it telling you i'm tired, change me. A $40 dollar belt now, can save you hundreds down the road. Hope this helps.
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Sunday, December 14th, 2008 AT 6:44 PM

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