Serpentine belt replacement?

Tiny
ALEJANDROGOYES
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  • 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,300 MILES
Hello guys! A couple of days ago this noise started when I turned the engine of my car on in the morning, it keeps going for a few minutes while I accelerate and after 4 or 5 minutes the noise is gone. It only happens the first time I turn on the engine in the morning. I looked for the source of the noise and I am almost sure that it comes from the serpentine belt. Do you think a "dry" belt could be the reason? I've been told to buy a spray to moisture the belt. Does it work or is there any other way to stop the noise? Thank you guys! Take care.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 11:36 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Spraying any type of belt dressing is a bad idea. That actually makes things worse by gumming all the pulley grooves up. Usually a belt that is glazed is what makes noise so I would suggest to just change the serpentine belt with a new one.. Here is a tutorial showing how to change a serpentine belt:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

I've also attached a belt diagram for you car below in case when you take it off you forget how to route the new one. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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