Q: I have a 2009 Ford Focus. For about the past 18 months there is a squeal when I turn the steering wheel when starting out in the morning. It usually stops after a few minutes. Sometimes it will ...

Every morning, especially after it rains, my Toyota Passo makes a loud squealing noise when I start it. The neighbours even joke that it cries louder than their babies. What could be the problem, and ...

Q My car has begun to make a squealing noise sometimes when I start it. It lasts only a few seconds and then disappears. Other than this, everything seems to work just fine. What could cause such a ...

Q: I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2-liter, four-wheel-drive factory air, and every rain storm, or when there is moisture in the air, the belt will squeal until it dries up. I replaced the belt with a ...

DEAR CAR TALK: When I start my 2004 Ford Ranger, it makes a high-pitched squealing noise for a few seconds. Then it goes away. It has been doing this for a few years. What is causing it? Does it need ...

Owners of 2000-06 Tundra pickup trucks may complain about a squeal from the front of the engine during a cold start. According to Toyota, the noise is most obvious during the first start-up in the ...

Question:I have a 1997 GMC Sierra with the 5.7-liter engine. I replaced the idler pulley, tensioner pulley, and belt, but still have an intermittent squeal noise. Any ideas? Answer:It may be one of ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.