YACT: Squeaky Belt?

[Vortex22]

I recently noticed that my car (98 Civic) was making a squeaking sound from under the hood after running for a while. It's not really loud, but slightly audible from inside the car and very easy to hear while standing outside. I took a look while the engine was running and saw that one of the belts was making the sound, so I sprayed some belt lubricant stuff on it and the sound disappeared... for about a day. It started squeaking again the next day. I have done this a few times, and every time the sounds comes back after a day or so. Is this a sign that one of the belts is nearing the end of its life, or is this normal and is there something I can buy to stop the squeaking?

 

[Pepsi90919]

one of the accessories needs to be tightened.

 

[TechnoKid]

The belt may be too loose or too tight. Good idea to get it replaced and tensioned correctly.

 

[pillage2001]

I would get it replaced and check if there are any traces of oil on the belts.

 

[SammyBoy]

Originally posted by: pillage2001
I would get it replaced and check if there are any traces of oil on the belts.

why would there be oil on the belt...i mean except for the lube he's been spraying on it.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: SammyBoy

Originally posted by: pillage2001
I would get it replaced and check if there are any traces of oil on the belts.

why would there be oil on the belt...i mean except for the lube he's been spraying on it.

It probably wasn't lube, but belt conditioner.

Oil on the belts could be from a leaking front seal.

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: SammyBoy

Originally posted by: pillage2001
I would get it replaced and check if there are any traces of oil on the belts.

why would there be oil on the belt...i mean except for the lube he's been spraying on it.

It probably wasn't lube, but belt conditioner.

Oil on the belts could be from a leaking front seal.

What he said and I was a victim of a broken seal once.