A MECHANIC has revealed what it means when your car makes a squeaking noise – and how a common fix can make it worse.

The sound can be a sign of a deeper problem, but turning to the seemingly obvious solution could cost you hundreds.

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Expert mechanic Scotty Kilmer explained what a ‘squeaking’ noise from under your bonnet can mean[/caption]

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The sound can reveal an issue with your fan belt[/caption]

Motors whizz Scotty Kilmer, who has been fixing up vehicles for over 50 years, explained the irritating noise on his YouTube channel.

He revealed that a “squeaking” from under your bonnet could be the result of an issue with your fan belt.

The fan belt is a length of synthetic rubber studded with teeth along the inside.

It loops around a series of shafts on the engine block and keeps them all turning, including the shaft that spins the cooling fan which gives the belt its name.

These shafts are vital to the smooth running of the engine and the belt makes sure they are all synced up and in time with one another.

However, like most engine parts, the fan belt can wear over time and needs to be replaced before it snaps.

This should be done every 60-100,000 miles.

Scotty explained that when the fan belt begins to wear or loses tension it can cause a squeaking noise.

When that happens, a common reaction is to try and lubricate the belt with a bit of WD-40 just like you would a squeaky door hinge.

But the car expert warned against doing so as it can actually do more harm than good.

He urged: “Fan belts are made to run dry.

“If you put lubrication on them, they can slip.

“Spraying oil on it isn’t going to fix that.

“These belts are meant to run dry, do not lubricate them.”

On older cars, the problem can often be fixed by manually tightening the belt with a socket wrench.

With newer models, on the other hand, almost all use automatic tensioners so the noise is either caused by the belt being stretched out or a problem in one of the shafts it drives.

You can solve this by replacing the belt and, if that doesn’t work, taking the car into your local garage for a check-up.

Just make sure not to lubricate the belt at all as that can cause it to slip off while running, potentially causing hundreds of pounds-worth of damage to your engine.

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However, he urged drivers not to try and address it with any lubricant[/caption]

CALL of Duty fans were thrilled when it was announced they will be able to try the latest game before it comes out.

Here we take you through how you can sign up to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta.

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Fans are getting the chance to take part in the CoD Black Ops 6 beta[/caption]

When is the CoD Black Ops 6 beta?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will officially launch on October 25, 2024, but fans are getting the chance to play it before then.

There are two weekends when people can try the game before it’s released and both sessions are completely free.

The beta test is available on all platforms the game will launch on, which includes PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Black Ops 6’s first beta session starts on Friday, August 30, 2024, and ends on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

This session is only open to those who have pre-ordered the game on any platform, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

If you don’t subscribe to Game Pass, and don’t want to pre-order Black Ops 6, you can still try out the game before you buy.

A second beta test is open to everyone and will begin on Friday, September 6, 2024, and end on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Both beta sessions will focus on the multiplayer modes of the game.

How to get CoD Black Ops 6 beta codes

For the first round of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta, you need to pre-order any version of CoD: BO6.

If you pre-order a digital version of the game, the beta will be available to launch on Battle.net.

However, if you choose to buy a physical copy, you will be sent an email with a beta code to enter.

However, you can wait for the second round of beta testing a week later, which will be completely free as you do not need to pre-order.

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Fans can’t wait for the game to come out[/caption]

What’s included in the CoD BO6 beta?

A tutorial of how the game works will be available as part of the beta.

This is a good way to get to know the game before playing it yourself.

Both beta weekends contain a variety of maps, which are as follows:

• Babylon (Weekend 2 only)
• Stakeout (Weekend 2 only)
• Derelict
• Scud
• Skyline
• Rewind
• Pit
• Gala

The Black Ops 6 beta features several modes familiar to franchise fans.

These modes are the following:

• Gunfight (Weekend 2 only)
• Face Off Kill Order (Weekend 2 only)
• Team Deathmatch
• Domination
• Hardpoint
• Kill Order
• Face Off Team Deathmatch
• Face Off Kill Confirmed

Plus here are all of the weapons available during both beta weekends:

• XM4
• C9
• Marine SP
• XMG
• SWAT 5.56
• SVD
• GS45
• Cigma 2B
• Knife
• AK-74
• Jackal PDW
• 9mm PM
• LR 7.62
• AMES 85
• DM-10
• Tanto .22

They aim is to stress test the servers to ensure they can cope with all the players, but it might not be representative of the final game.

Players will also be able to give feedback on the beta test, which will allow the team to make adjustments as needed.

A MUM has admitted killing her ten-year-old daughter after the schoolgirl was stabbed to death at home.

Shay Kang was discovered at the property in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, on March 4.

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The youngster was found dead at home[/caption]

Her mum Jaskirat Kaur today pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility but denied murder.

The plea at Wolverhampton Crown Court was accepted by prosecutor Sally Howes KC.

Kaur was remanded into custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on October 25.

The horror unfolded when police were called to the home after a welfare officer was unable to get an answer.

An inquest heard previously how Shay died from stab wounds to the chest.

Tributes have flooded in for the youngster, who was a pupil at Brickhouse Primary School.

The school said in a statement: “Shay was a bright, happy, fun-loving child who was well liked by all and she will be very sadly missed by everyone.

“School is the heart of the community and we have already begun working with our children and staff to support them following this devastating news.”

While Shay’s godmother Kayleigh Colclough also told of her pain in a heartbreaking tribute.

She wrote: “I’ll miss you baby girl. My heart hurts.

“I’m not sure how I feel. I feel sick, numb, angry and a failure. I’m totally heartbroken.

“I’m so, so sorry baby girl. I’ll forever miss you but remember I’m bringing you justice.”

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