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    is it easy to tighten the belt on the engine, or is it something that might be better left for a shop? I dont mess with these new cars much its my misses, so i dont want to screw anything up, any help appreciated, thanks guys

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    Quote Originally Posted by vhmarbleface View Post
    is it easy to tighten the belt on the engine, or is it something that might be better left for a shop? I dont mess with these new cars much its my misses, so i dont want to screw anything up, any help appreciated, thanks guys
    It has an automatic belt tensioner no need to touch it. Unless the belt is really lose you may need a new belt or new tensioner. Both are relatively easy to replace.
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    Tensioner should be below the alternator to the side a bit.
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    thanks guys its jus that theres a noise wen you accelerate and it sounds like the belt slipping or flapping like its loose then it goes away after you are driving thanks guys

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