Whining squealing when accelerator is pressed

2003 NISSAN FRONTIER
114,100 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STANEPLS
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The car is heaving, like huff, huff, huff. Whining squealing when accelerator is pressed
May 30, 2022 at 2:54 AM
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This is common when the engine's serpentine belt is loose or worn out but to be sure can you upload a video of the engine making the noise in the meantime here is a generic guide on how to replace the belt with specific instructions for your car in the diagrams below.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-squeaking-noise

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May 30, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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