What Causes the Squeaking Sound When a Car Starts?

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DiJustin
07/29/25 3:50pm
The reasons for the squeaking sound when a car starts are: 1. Insufficient body rigidity, causing deformation during driving, resulting in friction or shaking between the doors and the frame; 2. Belt slippage damaging the bearings of the generator, water pump, or power steering pump; 3. Worn transmission bearings or gears; 4. Deformed, bulged, severely worn, or underinflated tire treads. The correct starting procedure for a car is: 1. Insert the key and turn it to the second ignition position (power mode), waiting for the system self-check to complete; 2. Shift the gear lever from P to N; 3. Release the brake and start the engine; 4. Press the brake pedal with your foot, shift the gear lever from N to D, then release the brake and press the accelerator to start.
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