While having a discussion, Technician A says that a loose water pump drive belt can cause overheating on an older engine without a spring-loaded belt tensioner. If this happens, he states, the belt will probably squeal as it slips. Technician B say that if that is the case, the charging system light on the instrument panel will probably illuminate and the battery charge level will drop. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct that a loose water pump drive belt can cause overheating and squealing. Technician B is correct that the charging system light on the instrument panel will illuminate and the battery charge level will drop, as the belt also drives the alternator. Therefore, both technicians are correct.

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