Noisey Fan Belt

DODGE SPIRIT
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TREYM111
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hi-

i drive a dodge spirit. every time i start the car the fan belt squeals! if i press on the gas the sound gets louder! i have to wait for it to stop squealing before i put it in gear and go.

also, when i run the heater it squeals until i turn the heater off.

do i need a new belt? can i use a spray like Belt Dressing to make it stop?

thanks!
Nov 3, 2007 at 1:28 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Generally speaking, if the belt makes noise, it's for 2 reasons, either it's old and fraying, or it's loose, if it's one belt, called a sepentine, you need to change it and the tensioner...
Nov 3, 2007 at 1:46 PM
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TREYM111
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there are two belts. the skinnier one is fraying a little and the wider one is fine.
Nov 3, 2007 at 3:55 PM
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