What is that Noise?

[BonsToyoya]

HI Toyota Fans!
I'm glad I found you all! It's great to find a community of people with similar interests and those who are not trying to rip you off by fixing something that's not broken. (Yes, this has happened several times, err!) I have a 2wheel 97 4runner, I'm the second owner and I have 190,000 miles on my car. Can you believe it? Probably, 'cause Toyota's rock, right?!

Here's my big question, just this last weekend I noticed a high pitch sqrueeching sound. It seems to happen when I'm idling or when I'm not stepping on the gas or break, just cruising. I don't hear it all the time, I don't believe it matters if the air is on or not, or if my car is warmed up or not. I'll make sure to pay attention to those details tomorrow. A few people mention belts and pulleys in the forums, maybe this is the problem. The belts were replaced maybe 5 years ago. I'd like to know with this vague description if anyone else has experienced this sound before?

I've recently replaced the breaks, the battery, and I get routine oil checks. I'm worried something major is wrong. Do Toyota's fall apart at 200,000 miles? I'm going into a few shops tomorrow to get a diagnose, I'll let ya know what they say.

For now, any advice?

Best Regards, Bonnie

 

[shootmymime]

Do Toyota's fall apart at 200,000 miles?

we have a comedian in the house everyone. haha no dont worry about 200,000 miles, the one my brother is driving has 285k, my moms has 260 and mins has 187.

so back to your sound, yes i would say your belts are aged and could be replaced.

when your noise was going on, were you moving or standing still? is this the first time you have heard it?

 

[5vzT4R]

Lmao! Your just breaking it in at 200k! :thumb: I'm at 207k and counting. Runs like it just came off the lot!