Car occassionally makes brief squealing noise at startup... - Toyota Yaris Forums

firebird1999us · 07-31-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

What brand of belt is it? Some of the stiffer composition belts (like Dayco) are prone to that behavior.

I'm not 100% sure - but I will inquire when I'm in for my next service. The other shop I went to couldn't find any issues with the car at all so I'm guessing it's likely what you're describing...

CTScott · 07-31-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by firebird1999us

I'm not 100% sure - but I will inquire when I'm in for my next service. The other shop I went to couldn't find any issues with the car at all so I'm guessing it's likely what you're describing...

I ran into this with my red Yaris, when I installed a Dayco belt. I tightened it about half a dozen times before I threw it in the trash and installed a Gates.

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