Drive belt noise

2007 TOYOTA YARIS
112,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUGLAS STRAIT
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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.
Jul 17, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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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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Jul 17, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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