Dealing with that annoying cam belt tensioner noise

If you've started noticing a weird cam belt tensioner noise when you start your car in the morning, you're right to be a little concerned. It usually starts as a faint chirp or a rhythmic rattling that seems to disappear once the engine warms up, but ignoring it is playing a dangerous game with your engine's internal health. Most of us just want to turn up the radio and pretend it isn't happening, but that specific sound is usually the only warning your car gives you before something expensive breaks. ...

March 2, 2026 · 6 min · Guia Duffy