How long does the squealing belt on a Nissan Pathfinder last?
A forum for the legendary Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Since I’ve owned my QX4 (about 9 months), every time I go to (cold) start the car there is a really loud squeal. It used to only last 4 or 5 seconds but now it’s almost 20 seconds long.
Why does my belt Squeak after a few weeks?
A new belt also tends to stretch after a few weeks, and usually starts squeaking. The belt needs to be tightened as tight as possible. Crank the tensioner as tight as you can, and you’re good to go. It won’t break.
Do you need to tighten the belt on a Nissan?
The belts need to be tensioned manually — and need to be on the tight side. Your may need to be tightened or replaced. I would recommend that you get the exact belt from Nissan. If you order them online they are no more expensive and they will fit without any issues.
What kind of belt does a 3.5 engine use?
The 3.5 engine uses a serpentine belt with a tensioner as the main belt, plus a smaller V belt. The serpentine belt squeak is a common problem, especially in colder climates, first thing in the morning. A new belt also tends to stretch after a few weeks, and usually starts squeaking. The belt needs to be tightened as tight as possible.
What to do if your Nissan drive belt is squeaking?
Drivers of certain Nissan vehicles may complain about noises coming from the drive belt. Correcting these noises will involve inspecting the power steering oil pump pulley alignment and possibly realigning the pump bracket (if needed), and replacing the auto-tensioner and drive belt with the ones listed below (if needed).
A forum for the legendary Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Since I’ve owned my QX4 (about 9 months), every time I go to (cold) start the car there is a really loud squeal. It used to only last 4 or 5 seconds but now it’s almost 20 seconds long.
A new belt also tends to stretch after a few weeks, and usually starts squeaking. The belt needs to be tightened as tight as possible. Crank the tensioner as tight as you can, and you’re good to go. It won’t break.
The belts need to be tensioned manually — and need to be on the tight side. Your may need to be tightened or replaced. I would recommend that you get the exact belt from Nissan. If you order them online they are no more expensive and they will fit without any issues.
What’s the squealing noise when I start my Nissan Pathfinder?
Squealing noise at start-up. – Nissan Forum | Nissan Forums Squealing noise at start-up. A forum for the legendary Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4. Squealing noise at start-up. Can anyone guide me as to what could be the problem with this noise? Every time I start my car I hear this very loud squealing sound for about 20-30 seconds.
Drivers of certain Nissan vehicles may complain about noises coming from the drive belt. Correcting these noises will involve inspecting the power steering oil pump pulley alignment and possibly realigning the pump bracket (if needed), and replacing the auto-tensioner and drive belt with the ones listed below (if needed).
What kind of belt does a Nissan Leaf have?
One “traditional” V belt that drives the A/C compressor, and one longer serpentine belt that drives the alternator and power steering pump. The longer belt is flat on one side and has about 3 or 4 ribs on the other side.