1997 Hyundai Elantra SQUEELING

1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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AZZIL
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WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD AND THE CAR IS STARTED IT SQUEELS REALLY LOUD.GIVEN SOME GAS IT STOPS,BUT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IT ALSO SQUEELS.AFTER WARM UPIT STOPS.
Dec 27, 2007 at 10:02 PM
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BLACKOP555
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sounds to me that you may need some belt dressing. also the belt may be shot or the automatic tensioner is not properly tightenining. the reason it squeals is when the wheel is turned it puts strain on the belt and if its loose it slips and makes the squeeling sound.
Dec 27, 2007 at 10:19 PM
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