Cold Start - Hissing/Squeaky sound

[argos]

Whenever i start my car first thing in the morning on colder days the car would make a loud hissing/squeaky sound (my car is parked outside 24/7). It sounds like one of those rusty industrial ventilation fans turning. The sound goes away after about 5 minutes when the car is warmed up. It also goes away when i shift away from 'P'.

Anyone had the same problem before?

[blue3]

i have a had this similar problem myself , it is just the belts that get damp from the midnights dew ,and make that squeaky sound . totally normal .

[argos]

i have a had this similar problem myself , it is just the belts that get damp from the midnights dew ,and make that squeaky sound . totally normal .

ah..now i can sleep better at night :chuckle

Are there ways to avoid it. Is it any harm to the car? since my car is parked outside 24/7 under a tree.

[Skarbro]

Yeah it's not a problem. It's normal. No it doesn't harm the car.

[Low_Ets]

I've corrected this precise issue on numerous vehicles and the repair is simple, deceivingly ease and inexpensive [although it requires some degree of caution]; the squealing may sound as if it is originating from a pulley - it is actually emanating [in most cases mind you] from the serpentine belt running OVER the pulley.

Repair; take a crayon [yes, any crayola color will suffice - LOL!], and with the vehicle running, melt the crayon into the ribbed portion of the belt [holding the crayon perpendicular to the width of the travel]. The wax in the crayon will coat the belt, preventing moisture from penetrating the surface and eliminating debris that collects in the ridges.

You can try belt dressing, but I've never had lasting results. The crayon on the otherhand, has never failed me [you may need more than one crayon though - LOL].

There are more intrusive operations that can be conducted, but I have never been able to replicate the ease of repair with any other means. This will work; try it just once and pass along the suggestion [assuming your results are positive].

Good luck.

[argos]

I've corrected this precise issue on numerous vehicles and the repair is simple, deceivingly ease and inexpensive [although it requires some degree of caution]; the squealing may sound as if it is originating from a pulley - it is actually emanating [in most cases mind you] from the serpentine belt running OVER the pulley.

Repair; take a crayon [yes, any crayola color will suffice - LOL!], and with the vehicle running, melt the crayon into the ribbed portion of the belt [holding the crayon perpendicular to the width of the travel]. The wax in the crayon will coat the belt, preventing moisture from penetrating the surface and eliminating debris that collects in the ridges.

You can try belt dressing, but I've never had lasting results. The crayon on the otherhand, has never failed me [you may need more than one crayon though - LOL].

There are more intrusive operations that can be conducted, but I have never been able to replicate the ease of repair with any other means. This will work; try it just once and pass along the suggestion [assuming your results are positive].

Good luck.

Interesting...lol

[Flagrum_3]

I've corrected this precise issue on numerous vehicles and the repair is simple, deceivingly ease and inexpensive [although it requires some degree of caution]; the squealing may sound as if it is originating from a pulley - it is actually emanating [in most cases mind you] from the serpentine belt running OVER the pulley.

Repair; take a crayon [yes, any crayola color will suffice - LOL!], and with the vehicle running, melt the crayon into the ribbed portion of the belt [holding the crayon perpendicular to the width of the travel]. The wax in the crayon will coat the belt, preventing moisture from penetrating the surface and eliminating debris that collects in the ridges.

You can try belt dressing, but I've never had lasting results. The crayon on the otherhand, has never failed me [you may need more than one crayon though - LOL].

There are more intrusive operations that can be conducted, but I have never been able to replicate the ease of repair with any other means. This will work; try it just once and pass along the suggestion [assuming your results are positive].

Good luck.

This is actually an old trick used for many years, but you don't want to be using ordinary crayons for two reasons 1. Its dangerous and 2. It works but only temporarily.What you want to get is a Tire marking crayon, I don't know if that's what its actually called but its a large yellow waxy crayon, very thick so its safe to use and one application and you'll never hear a sound again from your belts....they have them at all tire shops and you could probably buy them at CT., I've got one buried in one of my tool boxes somewhere.


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