1997 Toyota Corolla Sqweecking sound when car is on

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSERRATOS
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there's a sqweecking sound when the car is on like belts loose but I adjusted the belt and the sqweeking sound still come on when the car is on
Nov 24, 2009 at 3:22 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Possible belt tensioner or idler pulley bearing. Also if belt is contaminated with oil or coolant, it WILL squeak.
Nov 24, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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JOSERRATOS
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ithank you so much. it was oil. the car is leaking oil
Nov 25, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Use brake clean to remove oil from pulleys.
Nov 26, 2009 at 12:44 AM
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