Car & bikeTried-and-true tip
Spot a loose fan belt by its screeching noise
A loose fan belt gives itself away with a screeching noise. Here is what to do about it.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Genuine spare belt (to carry in the car)
How to do it
- Run the engine and listen for a screeching noise.
- Re-tension the belt or replace it.
- Carry a genuine spare belt with you.
Sources
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- aerzteblatt.de (opens in a new tab)
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