Squealing V-belt? Fit a new one, says ContiTech

ERJ staff report (DS)

Hannover, Germany -- ContiTech is reminding motorists to replace the V-belt on their cars, if it starts squealing in the cold weather.

The company said, "Squealing noises always occur when the belt's drive pulley accelerates faster than the driven pulley can keep up. After a certain time the driven pulley picks up speed and the squealing stops. Belt squeal occurs more frequently in winter. At low temperatures the belt becomes harder and stiffer, and thus loses its grip. If additional moisture accumulates on the belt and pulleys, slippage will be aggravated. "

The company adds, "On no account should you simply carry on driving. If you continue driving, you are endangering the engine, which can overheat."

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Press release from Contitech