Searching for the Source of Squeaking Fan Belt and Its Maintenance

JAKARTA, DECEMBER 2024, The noise from the machine, such as squeaking sounds, is indeed disturbing. It could be that the fan belt is the main target of the problem. It certainly makes it uncomfortable for the driver and passengers.

Daihatsu friends must have heard symptoms like this in the car engine cabin area. Sometimes it occurs when starting the engine in the morning or suddenly appears while the car is being driven. 

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Old Cars and Symptoms

This issue is generally experienced by cars that have been in operation for quite a long time, especially vehicles from older years. It can be said that Daihatsu vehicles over 5 years old should pay attention to this part.

Not to mention that the mixture of imitation rubber and steel cord is positioned in an open area. The cause is often exposed to dirt and rainwater from under the engine, making the belt easily squeak due to starting to wear down and become stiff.

One sign of declining performance of the device that functions to rotate the oil pump to the alternator is not optimal. The rubber part cannot rotate the pulley perfectly or slips. This slipping symptom is the source of the noise. Moreover, the pulley becomes dry due to being worn by dirt, making it no longer precise.

Fan Belt Maintenance

Some maintenance, fan belt and eliminating squeaking sounds. 

• If it is already squeaking, what you should do is  coat the fan belt with a special V-belt lubricant as needed.
• The liquid comes in an aerosol can that can be purchased at accessory stores, immediately spray it on the inner side of the fan belt while the engine is running. Just enough so that the engine compartment does not get dirty due to excessive lubricant. Or in an emergency, the fan belt can also be coated with a stick of wax.
• Next, replace the fan belt if the usage time has reached the replacement period.