Q: 2006 dodge magnum, car squeals on start up and gets louder when the heat/a/c is turned on? one mechanic said idler arm? isnt this
car squeals on start up and gets louder when the heat/a/c is turned on? one mechanic said idler arm? isnt this dangerous as it coincides with the drive belt? and how long can it go as I don't have the immediate money for 2 weeks?
My car has 133000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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