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HOW TO CHECK YOUR BELTS
If your belt breaks or slips off, your car will not work. Perhaps you won't care as long as the MP3 player still functions.
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A sign you need to check your belts: when the engine is idling or when you step on the gas, your car emits a high-pitched squeal. You know, like that time you saw a mouse in the kitchen.
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Do you know what your car's belts look like? Hint: They probably won't match your shoes. They will be either on the front or the side of the engine, depending on the car. The engine is under your hood, by the way, which hopefully you still remember how to open.
SAFETY NOTE: Always make sure your engine is OFF, and the keys are on the front seat, before you check your belts. You don't want to injure your hands. You might want to use them someday.
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You're looking for dry rot, tears, rips, fraying, or small cracks. If the belt looks like the varicose veins in your legs, go see a mechanic. And a dermatologist.
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Check the tension by pulling on the belt firmly, but not hard. The belt should have between one-quarter and one inch of give. Any more, and it could slip off like your toupee at swim aerobics class.
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If your belts are still in good condition, great! You should have no problem getting to your back-waxing appointment on time.
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