won't stop sqeeking when started

[westwingsi]

hey guys i need a little help <BR>i got new belts put on my car, because one broke off, all done and went to start my car and it won't stop SQEEKING, i try belt dressing, but it's working. please if one know anything help me, this is my only car!

[tinkertank]

sounds like one of your belts aren't tight enough. check the deflection of the belts. the proper tension should be in the online manual here.

[DVH]

I had the same problem, DON'T use belt dressing, that stuff just fu*ks ur belts up more, giv eit a few weeks, ur belt will break agian!!<BR>Go to Mazda and get them done, when they start squeeking again, which they will, go back and get them adjusted for free, i had mine adjusted 3 times after getting fixed, now they have been perfect for 3 months now!<BR>It was very embarrassing at car shows and meets...... .....get it done at mazda or if ur goin do it ur self , USE mazda belts!<BR>later

[Andrew_Pakula]

If they have just been changed they should not be making horrible sqeeking noises. Take it back and make them fix it. Don't let them try to pawn off half-assed work on you.

[fredsanford]

When they squeek, It means they are slipping, Which creates heat, Which fucks the belt up and weakens it.<P> Make them put new belts on<P><BR>The bad one is the alternator belt, It has to be *surprisingly* tight, Believe me.