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A Temporary Solution to the Squeaking of the Auxiliary Belt

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: V-belt

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In this video, you will see an example for cases where the auxiliary belt squeaks during the first few minutes of starting, especially on cold winter mornings. This is not about ignoring a broken or damaged belt, but simply removing an annoying noise that does not necessarily indicate an imminent breakage (in fact, there are specific anti-friction sprays for belts, such as the one available with code B00295ELLI on Amazon for £12.28, with free delivery for Prime customers).

If you even suspect that the belt is damaged, you should rush to the mechanic.


Updated on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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