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Recommendation:
This generally indicates either a worn drive belt or faulty alternator. Apply some silicone spray on the underside of the drive belt. This may provide you with some temporary relief of this squealing noise. Otherwise, you'll need to take this vehicle to a repair garage and have a mechanic make the necessary repairs
What Next?
Take your vehicle to a shop and explain to the mechanic exactly what you learned here. Take this report with you: Print report
Diagnostic Details:
Q: What type of symptom do you have?
A: Sounds Like
Q: What do you hear?
A: Squealing noise
Q: Where is the squealing noise coming from?
A: The engine
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