WD40 On Belt

2005 NISSAN XTERRA
93,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUBEN CORTES
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So my belts were squeaking and I had WD-40 and a Belt Spray. I went on YouTube and this guy said to use WD-40. I am new to this car thing and I used WD-40. I went online to double check and I am starting to see that everyone's saying that WD-40 is bad because it is a lubricant and I need friction in the bands. What do I do! ( I already applied WD-40 like a dummy. lol)
Nov 30, 2016 at 5:04 AM
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HMAC300
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all these people put all types of crap on you tube . belts are a wear item like brakes and batteries. recommended replacement is 60,000 miles unless California and belt and tension-er should be replaced because of the problem you are experiencing. make sure to try to clean the WD-40 off pulleys with choke cleaner or brake clean if you decide to replace belt. It dries quick.
Nov 30, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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WD40 is a solvent,removes rust etc. In time it will eat up those belts,do not use belt dressing,it's a joke,like HMAC300 said it's a wear item,nothing lasts foreever
Nov 30, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Belts squeak when they're glazed/old. Replacement is the cure
Dec 2, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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