Q: BMW e90. my drive belt tensioner.
My drive belt tensioner has just started making some different noises so I will get it replaced in the next few days, I'm wondering if it would damage my engine in any way if I continue to drive my car for the next few days to and from work, about 6 miles a day ? Or should I leave it until it's fixed. Thankyou.
My car has 86000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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