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Occasional engine squealing noise

5 messages,  Last post on Jan 22, 2010 at 10:42 AM

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#1 of 5 Occasional engine squealing noise by alissnow

Jan 20, 2010 (11:29 am)

My 2002 CRV has about 130K miles which I bought last year. Several months ago it started occasionally making a rather loud squeal sound upon starting and it continues for 10 to 15 minutes with the noise getting a bit softer. It does it independent of the weather and of the air temperature, and, as I mentioned, it only does it a few times per month. What could it be and should I be concerned? Thank you!

#2 of 5 Re: Occasional engine squealing noise [alissnow] by tidester

Jan 20, 2010 (11:30 am)

Replying to: alissnow (Jan 20, 2010 11:29 am)
My first guess would be that some belt is slipping.
 
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#3 of 5 Re: Occasional engine squealing noise [alissnow] by blueiedgod

Jan 21, 2010 (10:33 am)

Replying to: alissnow (Jan 20, 2010 11:29 am)
Like tidester said before, you are due for maintenance. One of the many items on the "menu" would be to replace the belts.

#4 of 5 Re: Occasional engine squealing noise [tidester] by alissnow

Jan 21, 2010 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Jan 20, 2010 11:30 am)
Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. I'm looking at at least a cost of $500. I guess I was hoping for a dream answer such as 'nothing to worry about'.

#5 of 5 Re: Occasional engine squealing noise [alissnow] by blueiedgod

Jan 22, 2010 (10:42 am)

Replying to: alissnow (Jan 21, 2010 12:00 pm)
It does not cost $500 to replace just the belt.
 
However, if you want to avoid having a $3000 repair bill, you should have the maintenance done on time and according to the schedule in the Owner's Manual and the conditions your driving style falls under.
 
As the saying goes: And ounce of prevention....

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