Slight squeel in mornings? Transmission Oil Maybe???

sportypants · #1 03-24-2008, 04:50 PM

Hi,

On a cold morning I get a slight squeel on and off for about a minute? its not the brakes as it only happens when driving (about 1-2 secs at a time).

I have searched and think its the transmission (oil needs changing)? The car has recently been serviced and is in A1 condition, looking for clarification if it may be the transmission fluid?

Any advice as always will be much appreciated.

Cheers Guys,

JJ

Tomaz · #2 03-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Does it make a noise if the car is parked? I'm guessing it's not the transmission. Most likely the belts or pullies. If all else fails you could move to a warmer climate.

sportypants · #3 03-25-2008, 02:24 PM

No noise when parked, only for a few secs in the morning when driving?
Strange?????

Tomaz · #4 03-25-2008, 06:11 PM

Another idea; you said it was not your brakes, but they may be dragging because the break piston is not fully retracting. Next cold morning, drive off and slightly ride the brakes causing them to contact the rotors. If there is no noise, it's most likely a stuck brake piston. Good luck

X5 Meister · #5 03-26-2008, 03:59 AM

My guess are the belts. Some X5's had this issue pretty badly and there was an SIB that recommended a belt change to a new design.

Tomaz · #6 03-26-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mgruber

My guess are the belts. Some X5's had this issue pretty badly and there was an SIB that recommended a belt change to a new design.

Its thought the belts too, but he said it only makes noise when driving.