Comments on: 2001 pathfinder, squeals when it starts, i changed the belts, still nothing, any idea why?

By: d_ericw

d_ericw — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:31:59 +0000

Do not use spray. It squeals again a few weeks later and dries in the grooves of the pulleys. Vaseline. A thin coating does not slip and helps the belt last longer. If it still squeaks check your accessories; power steering, alternator, AC
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International service bulletin

By: Roy B

Roy B — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:22:59 +0000

Go to your local auto parts store they have a spray the goes on your belt that willstop it from squeaking. It is as simple as buying and spraying.
It DOES work!!!
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Been there, done that!

By: JD M

JD M — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:05:59 +0000

Belt could be too tight or too loose. If it is not an issue of too tight or loose go to the auto parts store and get a can of belt dressing and spray it down a little.
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By: Sylar

Sylar — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:25:59 +0000

Improper belt tension can cause the belt to squeal, regardless of the belt’s age. Check/adjust the belt tension on the new belt and keep the old belt as a backup in case the new one breaks sometime (since the new one is already installed I wouldn’t take it off now…)
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