What to Do When the Car Belt Slipping?
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The solutions for car belt slipping are: 1. When the belt conveyor slips, adding counterweights can solve the problem until the belt no longer slips; 2. Adjust the tensioning stroke to increase the tension force; 3. Re-vulcanize or increase the tensioning stroke; 4. Adjust the tensioning device to increase the initial tension; 5. Timely maintenance and replacement of the tail roller bearings. The phenomena that may occur when the belt slips include: 1. The car may lack power and struggle to accelerate uphill; 2. No idle speed or severe engine shaking at idle, with the exhaust pipe making popping sounds when accelerating, and occasional stalling accompanied by popping sounds; 3. Sudden unstable idle speed while driving, prone to stalling, mainly characterized by unresponsive throttle and lack of acceleration power.
Once while driving on the highway, I suddenly heard a squeaking noise, like the engine was groaning, and I knew the belt was slipping. I quickly found a safe place to pull over, turned on the hazard lights, and checked the belt under the hood. If it was loose or had oil stains, I wiped it clean with a cloth and tried adjusting the tension screw, but had to be careful not to get burned because the engine was hot. This was just a temporary fix—it’s best to head to a repair shop right away, as the belt might be severely worn and need replacement. Ignoring it long-term could cause the AC and alternator to fail, compromising driving safety. I recommend checking the belt condition every six months to avoid issues on the road. If you’re inexperienced, don’t force it—leave it to a professional mechanic for a safer solution.
