Q: Hey rusty my 2008 TB has a high pitched whine when the engine is running it increases with RPMs is this a belt replacement or a sign

asked by on August 25, 2016

Engine running you hear a steady squeal, it increases with RPMs

My car has 152000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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