how do i know if i need new drive belts for 1997 infiniti j30?

[folktress]

My car makes a screeching noise for a few seconds after it's cranked . This only happens when it sits for a long time like overnight, or when I am at work. When I use the car frequently throught the day, i wont have any problems. I dont want to change the drive belts if i dont have to.Can someone please help me?

 

[luciusclay]

if you have to ask,then change the belt

 

[tea22me]

sounds like you need to adjust the belts.or if one belt (serpentine) change it and check the tensioner..might be worn..(no tension)..

 

[lj1]

It just needs a serpentine belt. The belt isn't all that expensive, and it is fairly easy to replace. Most cars even have a diagram under the hood that tells you how to install one.

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[greasejunkey]

on the 93 j30 its a set of three different belts each with its own tension, that is not automatic, meaning you have to get down and under it to tighten or loosen the tension. I don't know how it is with the 97's but with most vehicles a squealing belt usually means that its too tight, and simple adjustment should take care of it, or let it ware naturally and eventually it will stop.