SYMPTOMS OF A BAD DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

In this video, you will learn 4 symptoms of a bad drive belt tensioner. Watching this video will help you diagnose if it is time to replace your drive belt tensioner. You will also learn how a drive belt tensioner works. This video also teaches you where the drive belt tensioner is located. Symptoms of a bad drive belt tensioner that you may experience are excessive tensioner movement, worn drive belt, squealing noise, and oil leaking from the hydraulic tensioner.
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[@biffdanielson2820]

Thanks for being concise and not taking about your pets or personal affairs!

[@easyautofix]

Thanks for noticing!

[@FlaskDrill]

And straight to the point without a half hour introduction. ❤❤

[@robanderson243]

My tensioner was put on Thursday n I'm still having radiator fluid leak causing overheating.. will tightening the bolts still work?

[@felixrodriguezjr.3941]

Finally someone getting to the damm point

[@BillLowenburg]

Super explanation! Thank you!

[@DragonRoyZ]

The video I needed. Thanks!

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[@margaretgeorge3015]

Thanks straight to the point

[@tonivance8436]

Thank you for the video of it moving.

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[@easyautofix]

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[@mattlee8052]

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[@oluwashinayominifemi4604]

Wow this the video i needed all this while

[@Big_Tom_Cat]

Good video

[@FroggyFrog9000]

thanks

[@drock8505]

Any cures for an idler pulley that has a bolt that continuously breaks?

[@VILLEGAS76able]

This can also cause misfires or engine knock if there's not enough voltage going through the system due to not enough tension on the drivebelt.

[@caprisun-yr9qx]

What happens if my car whines like a hellcat ? When I’m accelerating

[@RedShirtMenace808]

@@caprisun-yr9qxpower steering fluid

[@anthonyvoss9150]

My car just started knocking and whining after riding smooth all morning. Tow truck driver says one of my pulleys might have seized up...can you help?

[@andrewenriquez3138]

​@@anthonyvoss9150start the car and look at the serpentine belt. Youll see if somwthing isnt spinning

[@terrancecollins2696]

Was having electronic power steering issue … could not source the issue, change alternator and battery and it still was bad…changed belt, tensioner bracket and idler pulley and it’s perfect now 🙏🏾

[@stevolution7]

Feel like I'm in this loop currently. Dropping voltage and car in limp mode. Had an alternator and battery can't find fix. I may look at belt and tensioner.

[@candygaljones6363]

Sounds like what my car needs..

[@terrancecollins2696]

@@stevolution7 check your grounds! Hope you got it sorted

[@terrancecollins2696]

@@candygaljones6363 check your grounds !

[@iii-anxiety-iii4412]

I’m really hoping this could help me with my problem I have 08 Lancer manual transmission and every time when I go turn on the car it’s like the belt just slips off

[@GOD-8281]

this video earned you another subscriber

[@easyautofix]

Good deal!

[@alnivarodriguez7406]

Can do a transfer case problem

[@Z_Him_]

I bought a new SKF tensioner for my Hyundai Getz and I noticed there is about a 1mm/1.5mm wobble when I move it laterally with my hand. Should I be concerned or should it not wobble at all?

[@izack367]

my car is making is grinding/brushing noise and today I noticed its also started to make random clicking or nocking noise when lifting clutch or accelerating can some suggest me how to diagnose the issue?

[@terran236]

My problem started recently after putting on a new belt. OEM was bando, Japanese belt. But I put a Goodyear belt that cost half the price. It squeaks a little when cold and slips when hot and accelerating or starting car. It's a quick jump. It only slips when accelerating but once it picks up steam it doesn't slip at all.

[@roadstar499]

It's to loose..belts should never slip

[@danp7463]

Just remember cheap gets expensive. You can never go wrong with OEM or top shelf parts that are the equivalent to OEM.

[@user-sz5jc7qr9m]

2004 acura tl signs of bad tensioner : loud noise at cold start?

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

This could be a problem on my 2017 Mailbu. But I'll do more diagnostics.👍🏾

[@kinggoonthur3835]

Did you ever find put ?

[@jackster7849]

A 2012 escape XLT 4cyl.If you hear a clicking noise when in reverse,it's your tensioner.Check the belt and replace tensioner and belt

[@penguinfriendguin1182]

Good shit

[@apb38]

I get a squealing noise at which point my idle begins to stall and then a few mins later returns to normal. I hope this is the issue.

[@smalls6858]

Mercedes Benz c class 180 kompressor 2005 petrol Code reading p201c mixture format self adaptation (fuel trim) It takes about 5 seconds to start it struggles. Drive can be sluggish at times and petrol drinks like its a joke did 55miles with £30 petrol. I left this problem for 2 to 3 weeks it had no engine light on after a few weeks gone by the engine light came on And got the codes no one knew the problem and still dont I noticed since my car went low on fuel it started straight away with no struggle and the performance was excellent and drive was smooth When i put half a tank of petrol in it took 3 seconds to start when i left me car parked on low fuel over night the next day the engine light came off

[@roadstar499]

Mine moves like the one in this video..also makes vibration and horrible noise...and also makes belt flap around even though belt has plenty of tension ..I thought it was compressor, then water pump and a few other things..just never had this issue on a car before...

[@solderbuff]

What's the mileage?

[@user-ey2sb5le9p]

Thank u it’s really helpful ❤

[@luisponce1472]

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[@lilahhernandez11]

drop a video on symptoms of a bad idler pulley ma boy 😭

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[@easyautofix]

Thank you!

[@papitosabe]

since I'm replacing the belt, can I lubricate that tensioner pulley (not the belt of course) with some kind of lithium grease spray or something else? I'm not having any issue with noise or anythiing, just replacing the belt at 70k as its showing a bit of wear.

[@rubey2649]

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[@EdgarRamirez-re4rc]

@@rubey2649 Man i about lost it

[@syeedaijaz1]

Hi, two days before i replaced a serpentine belt even though again dropped out and turn it out what's the problem anyone know please share info

[@alexmurray4641]

How do I send you a video of the noise I have?

[@stevetrbofox1549]

I had a bad belt tensioner...it was making the belt walk halfway off the power steering pulley.chewing up the belt...leading to the belt breaking...hope it helps somebody

[@juanromero7748]

Will a bad tensioner on a 93 Chevy 1500 make a tapping knocking noise

[@stevenbenavidez2564]

That is your lifters starting to go out man you’ll need a top end rebuild or swap the motor eventually use the Lucas brand to prolong it any further and don’t press on the gas hard let the truck warm up

[@juanromero7748]

@@stevenbenavidez2564 it was the catalytic converter

[@MirelesMinistries]

A mechanic told me that since he was able to push the wheel back against the motor (from the round face of the wheel), this is a sign of a bad tensioner. Is this true?

[@solderbuff]

Say what?

[@honeysuckle7143]

Yep I think this is it for my squeaking 😢

[@zeelowsguys]

I’ve been experiencing a “Pulling” type sensation when driving for a while, I’m thinking the belt tensioner could be to blame

[@UnknownUser-fe5zu]

Mine is shaking, and battery light comes on 😩 it’s such a 🤬 to get to it though.

[@victoriacorner4400]

ive changed the oil the car only has 88 thousand miles on it why does it have to knock for 2 seconds before the oil pressure builds up ? it didnt do this when it was new

[@juul_seller_god6859]

Not getting enough oil somewhere

[@victoriacorner4400]

look the car nocks for 2 seconds on start up is it because the oil goes completely back to the oil pan or is it tensioner symptoms no one will answer this question

[@ls2surf485]

My belt tensioner snapped off my LS2 while driving, now my car wont even crank at all even with jumper leads

[@XpapricaX]

Mine sounds like criketssss

[@hottraxx713]

I think mines just shreds the alternor belt😢

[@anthonynicholls8010]

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[@The_Z_guy]

I hear a rattling noise only when I floor

[@SentinelEx]

Did you figure it out? I’m having the same issue even when parked. I’m gonna replace the belt and tensioner. Maybe the pulleys as well after further inspection.

[@Linorta]

Did you figure it out either? I have the same problem! Lol ​@@SentinelEx

[@SentinelEx]

@@Linorta Tbh bro, I’m still not sure. I’ve been so busy I still haven’t got to it. I’ve noticed the sound is more quiet now, but still noticeable.

[@rogeliomontana4916]

Are you the " your daily dose of Internet? Guy?

[@victoriacorner4400]

people keep telling me to put thicker oil no its a 2013 volvo c30 turbo i think thicker oil might harm somthing no nott doing it

[@allmycarsisbroke]

Thicker oil is never the solution to anything. There are a lot of different things that could be causing your issue and the proper way to find out is to take it to a licensed mechanic for diagnostic. It's worth the money to pay for professional diagnosis because if you just listen to random strangers on the internet, you will end up spending more money anyway, as you'll be buying parts and wasting your time or someone else's time trying to do the repair yourself and doing it incorrectly, or replacing parts that haven't failed. Nobody here has seen or touched your car and there is simply no way we could tell you what's wrong with it. Anyone who claims to know the problem without seeing or hearing your car in person is not someone you should trust.

[@Randalamarion]

Sounds like chrisfix

[@Bazzaland]

00:59....lol....

[@punked6]

I had a 2006 Honda Pilot ,and the belt tensioner bolt was stripped. So I had to buy a new belt tensioner. $100.00.

[@goodjob2190]

Lmao why do you talk like that 😂❤

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He's a Teacher 😊

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