Tried to quiet a squeaky serpentine belt with some bar soap

The belt stopped squeaking for about ten minutes, then it started smoking and smelled like burnt soap. I learned that soap can actually glaze the belt surface and cause it to slip. What's the weirdest 'quick fix' you've seen someone try that backfired?

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william_west7mo ago

That "quick fix" reminds me of a guy who tried using duct tape to fix a radiator hose leak.

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abby_kim557mo ago

My uncle once tried that with a mayonnaise packet.

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