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I have a question. When I start my engine my belts squeel. I figure I just need a new belt or some belt conditioner. BUT they squeel every time I get on the gas from idle. Even when I slow down from high speeds to idle it will squeek a little. Is this normal for a worn belt to do? I'm a little worried that maybe one of my pulleys may have either seized or have some resistance. Please help. thanks.

Mine does the same but only on startup. I got rid of it by adjusting the tensioners to tighten the belts. It last about a week and then started to come back. Someone suggested to change the belts but mine are only a year old. I know mine is the A/c belt and I will get under there again sometime and tighten it more. If that doesn't work then I guess I need new belts. hope that helps a bit.

Tighten them with a 10mm wrench, according to the manual. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]

Most people have told me to tighten the belts. As soon as I get a little breathing time I will get under there and do that. Thanks for your replies.

i actually solved my problem with the belts squeeking by purchasing oem belts from mazda. the oem ones are thicker and i havent had any problems since. before the mazda belts i went through 3 different sets.<BR>Dan

yea I have that squeeking problem right now and my belts r brand new. it started out it would just squeek a lil on start up, the i tightened it and it went away. once the cold weather rolled in it squeeks alot now. I have loosened it- tightened it, n called it all kinds of names. Dont ever buy gator belts im gonna say get the mazda belt because everyone seems to have great luck with mazda belts....

did we need to resurect a 6 year old post? Ryan isnt even on the board anymore lol

I had this on as well - turned out to be 'inferior' quality belts, plus tension.