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Question: why does my car only squeals when its first started up?

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samadams526, Jupiter, FL, September 26, 2011, 13:26
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My car squeals on start-up, only for a few seconds, and will stop almost immeadietly if i put it into reverse or neutral. Will also only squeal if it hasnt already been started up within about 4 hours or so. sounds like a belt but i replaced both belts this year already. Any help you have for me is appreciated, thanks

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    Jim Taddei September 26, 2011, 16:39
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    It sounds as if one of the drive belts is loose on your Tercel. I would recommend you have the belts inspected and replaced as necessary.

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