# Squeaky noise from engine

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** oldsmobile, lss\
**Created:** [April 5, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976 "2010-04-05T15:02:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![k2i3n2g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b4bc9f/32.png) [@k2i3n2g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k2i3n2g)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976/1 "2010-04-05T15:02:14Z")

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I have a 1998 Oldsmobile LSS with a little over 180,000 miles on it. There is a sqeaking noise coming from the engine whe running. It seems to be coming from the belt or somewhere around it. I had the serpentine belt changed a month ago so its brand new. The noise started only today.  
  
  
  
 Please advise.  
  
 Thanks.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976/2 "2010-04-05T15:08:56Z")

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Was the belt tensioner replaced along with the belt?  
If not, after 180k miles, I would suggest replacing the tensioner.

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**Author:** ![k2i3n2g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b4bc9f/32.png) [@k2i3n2g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k2i3n2g)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976/3 "2010-04-05T15:43:11Z")

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I don’t think the tensioner was replaced. Is this something that would need to be taken care of right away or can I drive with this issue?

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976/4 "2010-04-05T16:08:22Z")

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Nobody can say, from a distance.

If the belt is too loose, your alternator may not be able to charge the battery properly, and as a result, you could wind up stranded–with a dead battery.  
But, from a distance, I can’t say if this is the case with your situation.

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**Author:** ![k2i3n2g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b4bc9f/32.png) [@k2i3n2g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k2i3n2g)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-noise-from-engine/46976/5 "2010-04-05T17:17:17Z")

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Thanks! I will keep an eye on it and have the tensioner checked. Any idea how much replacing the tensioner would cost on this car (including parts and labor?)