sapp99

I think its time for a new altenator belt or atleast a tightening cause my alt started to squeal when i turned on my car. I just wanted to no how much are the alternator belts for these cars? and how often should they be changed?

Drivin Maxima

iTrader: (7)

Before you go buying parts, check the tension on the belt. Also check and make sure that there is no oil or coolant on it either cause these things will make the belt squeal. Take a look at the groves in the belt, if there are dry cracks and whatnot then replace it, if not then itll be fine for a lil while longer as long as the rest of it is in good shape.

On the other hand if you do need to change, then do them all cause its better to and worth it, and plus theyre not all that expensive really.

Wiking

Yes absolutely like that.

Also u said down there that belts squeak as u put the fan on... And as u are asking [= u dont really know when they were changed *1], just replace all now. Then u will get 50k problemfree miles. Place the old ones somewhere in the trunk to be used as emergency spares, as u never know how thingies fail. All belts, total 10$ plus work?

*1 Last scheduled tuneup?

Wheel turn squeak means steering pwr belt is loose.

sapp99

well the last time i tuned up i did it myself i just replaced the spark plugs, the spark plug wires, distributor cap, the rotor, fuel filter, air filter, and fuel system cleaning, but I did not change the belts. this car has about 2 or 3 belts, right?

Wiking

...guess so.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

3 belts. and replace them when they get more than a few cracks per inch on them.

sapp99

well i just replaced the alternator belt and tightened the others and my car is QUIET!!!!! no more whine i drove around in the rain today with absolutely everything on and stereo at full blast, I think I have gone deaf in the process....lol, but evrything seems fine thank you all for the help!!!