In the cold: why does the car engine drive belt whistle?
- December 1, 2023
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A cold morning start is not easy for anyone: neither for a car nor for a person. There are pressure, temperature changes and humidity. And the general condition
A cold morning start is not easy for anyone: neither for a car nor for a person. There are pressure, temperature changes and humidity. And the general condition is of immediate importance. It is worth starting treatment at the moment when a whistle that suddenly appears under the hood does not disappear when the engine warms up. Now is the time to think and take action. Why, explains the AutoVzglyad portal.
Whistles! By the time you warm up, you’ll wake up half the house! Perhaps dirt or moisture got into it, or the belt itself stretched – no one guaranteed its quality, and they chose it according to the “cheaper” principle: if it breaks, we will replace it. The grandfathers over there put on their stockings and rode on. Take the cheapest one! However, the gut-wrenching notes don’t disappear over time, so we set aside the unplanned intrusion of liquids and ‘solids’ as a species – the reason for the whistling lies elsewhere.
The drive belt has a certain tension, which is maintained by different types of tensioners. Even with a Moskvich, for example, it was possible to tighten the belt. But stretching is different from stretching, so in some cases only replacing the consumable helps. Long or short, we will all have to deal with this. And when was the last time they changed it? Therefore, maybe not the Mir station, it cannot fly endlessly. And it was thrown into the ocean.
Something else is worse: replacing the drive belt does not always solve the whistling sound. It seems that the problem should have been solved by a simple replacement, but unfortunately this does not always happen. In addition, when replacing spare parts, the unpleasant noise may disappear, but after a few weeks it will return! And what to do in such a situation? Not replacing the drive belt every two weeks is expensive!
Of course, it happens that the reason is a defective part and another replacement will correct the situation. But it is also worth looking at the condition of the pulley – wear is also possible and in some cases is the same reason for an unpleasant noise as, in fact, the end of the life of the drive belt. You do not have to be afraid of this operation, the pulley is not the most expensive part and replacing it is not that difficult. Take it and do it, and if you don’t want to get your hands dirty, leave it to the masters. They won’t take much.
Nowadays it is no longer possible to change cars regularly, and gas station mechanics do not offer discounts. The only way to save money without causing damage is to understand minor repairs yourself, hear and understand the signals of the machine and have it maintained and repaired on time. Trends do not foresee any other approach in the near future, no matter how many Chinese or Iranian cars are brought to Russia.
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Whistles! By the time you warm up, you’ll wake up half the house! Perhaps dirt or moisture got into it, or the belt itself stretched – no one guaranteed its quality, and they chose it according to the “cheaper” principle: if it breaks, we will replace it. The grandfathers over there put on their stockings and rode on. Take the cheapest one! However, the gut-wrenching notes don’t disappear over time, so we set aside the unplanned intrusion of liquids and ‘solids’ as a species – the reason for the whistling lies elsewhere.
The drive belt has a certain tension, which is maintained by different types of tensioners. Even with a Moskvich, for example, it was possible to tighten the belt. But stretching is different from stretching, so in some cases only replacing the consumable helps. Long or short, we will all have to deal with this. And when was the last time they changed it? Therefore, maybe not the Mir station, it cannot fly endlessly. And it was thrown into the ocean.
Something else is worse: replacing the drive belt does not always solve the whistling sound. It seems that the problem should have been solved by a simple replacement, but unfortunately this does not always happen. In addition, when replacing spare parts, the unpleasant noise may disappear, but after a few weeks it will return! And what to do in such a situation? Not replacing the drive belt every two weeks is expensive!
Of course, it happens that the reason is a defective part and another replacement will correct the situation. But it is also worth looking at the condition of the pulley – wear is also possible and in some cases is the same reason for an unpleasant noise as, in fact, the end of the life of the drive belt. You do not have to be afraid of this operation, the pulley is not the most expensive part and replacing it is not that difficult. Take it and do it, and if you don’t want to get your hands dirty, leave it to the masters. They won’t take much.
Nowadays it is no longer possible to change cars regularly, and gas station mechanics do not offer discounts. The only way to save money without causing damage is to understand minor repairs yourself, hear and understand the signals of the machine and have it maintained and repaired on time. Trends do not foresee any other approach in the near future, no matter how many Chinese or Iranian cars are brought to Russia.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
