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DarkCloud@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
PSA if your car’s belts or breaks are squeeling, replace them. They’re designed to be noisy at the end of their lifespan, it’s supposed to let you know to replace them.
Drove on squeely belts for years, the snap. Engine boiled.
vaionko@sopuli.xyz 8 hours ago
Also other noises. Ignored a noisy belt tensioner, tensioner turned into tensioner, idler and belt. And I had to drive 100km with no power steering or alternator. Luckily the water pump is on the cam belt