Q: Belt/cooling
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty. As soon as I turn it on the temp gauge goes right to the middle. Also the belt by the radiator (not sure the name lol) starts to make a noise, the noise quiets down as I start to drive but once I stop I can hear it again. Any ideas? Should I be worried? Thanks in advance!
My car has 186000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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