[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by tlc356

My '05 has the occasional brief starter squeal that many others have reported. How many miles have others gone while living with this?

Is it just an annoyance or a sign indicating that I must replace the starter? If so, what has the experience been as to when it needs to be replaced?

Thanks in advance, Tom

I wouldn't let it go too long as that noise is the starter Bendix drive grinding the teeth off your flywheel, which is a lot more expensive to replace than the starter...…………….