Dragonpark
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- 2003 Mazda Protege5
I have a feeling I know what the issue is, but I thought I'd seek some expert advise before going back to the mechanic.
A bit over a year ago, I had my timing belt change on my '03 Protege5. I believe it was at about 86,000 miles at the time. The mechanic had replaced the serpentine belt and the water pump at the same time, which (from what I understand) is rather normal. Well, the winter after getting the belt changed, my car started to squeal after startup if I turn on the air and/or try to use the rear defrosters without letting the car warm up. Once the car warms up, it seems fine, though.
My assumption is that there isn't enough tension on the serpentine belt, but the problem persisted after the mechanic adjusted the tensioners. The squealing is much worse this winter and I would really like to get this fixed before I get stranded somewhere with a busted belt or something along those lines.
A bit over a year ago, I had my timing belt change on my '03 Protege5. I believe it was at about 86,000 miles at the time. The mechanic had replaced the serpentine belt and the water pump at the same time, which (from what I understand) is rather normal. Well, the winter after getting the belt changed, my car started to squeal after startup if I turn on the air and/or try to use the rear defrosters without letting the car warm up. Once the car warms up, it seems fine, though.
My assumption is that there isn't enough tension on the serpentine belt, but the problem persisted after the mechanic adjusted the tensioners. The squealing is much worse this winter and I would really like to get this fixed before I get stranded somewhere with a busted belt or something along those lines.