Q: Hello Peter, this is my first time using this site so bare with me. I own a 1998 Lexus LX 470. Recently after starting up my car a
Hello Peter, this is my first time using this site so bare with me. I own a 1998 Lexus LX 470. Recently after starting up my car and drive out of my community I've been hearing a squealing sound but just when I turn left. Would this be my serpentine belt being loose? I also have been hearing weird noise when my ac is turned on and it happens randomly. Not sure if these are related because they be driven by the same belt? I did smell a burning s,mell as well yesterday from the left front side. I should mention i had timing belt and the serpentine belt replaced with a new alternator over a year ago if that helps? Thank you for your time!
matt
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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