What Causes Engine Belt Idling?
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Reasons for engine belt idling: Low battery power: The fault can be resolved by charging or directly replacing the battery. Starter damage: Due to coil aging and insufficient torque, even with sufficient power, the starter lacks the strength to turn the engine, necessitating the replacement of the starter assembly. Below is extended information about the engine: Energy conversion: An engine is a machine capable of converting other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines (reciprocating piston engines), external combustion engines (Stirling engines, steam engines, etc.), jet engines, electric motors, etc. For example, internal combustion engines typically convert chemical energy into mechanical energy. Device: An engine can refer to both a power generation device and the entire machine including the power device (e.g., gasoline engines, aircraft engines). The engine was first developed in the UK, so the concept of the engine also originates from English, with its original meaning referring to a "mechanical device that generates power."
I remember last year my old car's belt kept slipping and squealing, the annoying noise was driving me crazy. At first I thought it was an engine issue, but after inspection we found the main problem was the belt being too loose with insufficient tension. Over time, belts naturally age and deform - especially after prolonged driving in high temperatures, the rubber becomes slack. Or if the pulleys get contaminated with oil, the reduced friction makes slipping more likely. Back then, I had a friend help me adjust the tensioner device, and after tightening the screws it worked much better. I'd advise fellow drivers to regularly check belts for cracks visually. Don't put it off too long, otherwise when the alternator stops working the battery will drain, and you'll lose AC and power steering - pretty dangerous. It's best to have mechanics check it during annual maintenance, simple and worry-free.
