last night when i shut the car off in the garage, it sounded like there was a hamster stuck in the engine somewhere. there was this slight scratching noise with metal and it went on for about 5 minutes. earlier today i started my car and the belts made a slight whine to it. i guess its time to get the belts readjusted? btw i just hit 30k on my itr.

 

you have 3 more in there somewhere, nothing abnormal

 

I too sometimes hear rodents under my hood, but don't sweat it- cold= tight
Also I just broke 30k this past week