My 2007 2.3L Escape has an issue where when it is hot outside (90F+), AC is running, car is stopped and transmission is in DRIVE, the belt will start chirping. Put it in neutral OR give it some gas and the chirping stops.
I replaced the belt, idler pulley and tensioner a couple years ago and the slipping had stopped but now it is back. Belt and everything still look new. So, a few things:
1) Is this likely the result of the belt getting soft and stretching a bit?
2) Is there something I could clean or maybe spray on the belt that could help?
3) Could this be harming the compressor?
4) Any suggestions on how to permanently fix this other than throw a new belt on every couple of years?
Thanks.
I replaced the belt, idler pulley and tensioner a couple years ago and the slipping had stopped but now it is back. Belt and everything still look new. So, a few things:
1) Is this likely the result of the belt getting soft and stretching a bit?
2) Is there something I could clean or maybe spray on the belt that could help?
3) Could this be harming the compressor?
4) Any suggestions on how to permanently fix this other than throw a new belt on every couple of years?
Thanks.