Car Sounds
Car sounds are usually an indication of car problems. The best way to eliminate unnecessary car sounds is to bring the car into a certified mechanic for a checkup.
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asked Why is your car ticking and said it was different from Why would a car make a ticking noise when the accelerator is pushed 25 May 2012 17:18
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Wendybeth1999My first guess is the neighbor's cat trying to get out from underneath the hood. However, if you see no hair, I would question if...
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Steering Wheel WobbleI'm no expert, however, you can check the following: brake pads could be uneven, the rotor might be damaged...
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it could also be your thermostat could be stuck open or closed Answer: Get it checked out asap. As an ASE Master tech I can...
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Contraction, though they are usually noisier when they are expanding while hot water runs through them.
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Bardahl,s STOP LEAK WITH THE PELLETS is the best stop leak I have ever used,I have had it seal water pumps which is tough.Best of...
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The original answer is over-dramatic for most people. The simple fact is, virtually all modern disk pads (drum or disk) have...
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AnswerWhen the PCV valve is not working correctly it will suck the oil from the engine into the intake manifold and burn it. All...
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AnswerThere is a tsb on the stabilizer bar links. Actually there are 2 the first one is if there is play in the link, try...
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No. It is not normal at all. Go to a mechanic and get their opinion. Engine knocks usually signify severe damage, and driving...
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Usually, if this sound is of very short duration it is because you replaced the filter. The oil filter on your engine has...
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I had an extrememly loud grinding soun under my hood one day when my car ran hot i new it was my water pump and i tried to get...
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It can mean many things. most are ment to squeak when the lining materal is getting thin (needs to be replaced) thay do this with...
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The tapping noise while warming up in the Grand Am GT's is nothing to worry about. These vehicles have the 3.4 Liter V6 engine...
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Theres a pretty wide scope. lifters, fuel injectors, fan hitting shroud, water pump, belt tensioner. Will it do it when you are...
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use some WD40 and spray in to gear shift...
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Your question leaves a lot of unanswered questions. If "the engine thumps" each time you shift between drive and reverse, it...
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AnswerThis is when you test the shop's trust and credibility that you took your car to.Take it back and explain the problem as to...
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AnswerI have a 95 Camaro as well with the same problem. My problem was that my cam was eating up my lifters, and then they tried...
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The right-turn clicking sound you hear is most likely a result of worn or damaged outer CV joints. A quick way to test this is to...
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To best answer this is, which one is closer to breaking? The ball joint is probably the bigger problem, but I'd need to see...
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There is probably too much clearance between the rods and the crankshaft causing the motor to knock. If this is the case you...
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Check the bolts and brackets. the bolts may be losening up. Also the brackets can become wraped from excessive weight on the...
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Hey Greg==Need a bunch more information. What kind of car, what engine and where the squeeks seem to come from and when does it...
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Its the engine revving all cars do this when accelerating :)
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One or both of your cv boot/s is torn or has a hole in it. the cv boot keeps the drive shaft lubricated and dirt/debris out of...
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As with all of these questions, the cause could be many things, but one common one is this: The clicking is being caused by a bad...
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If you suspect a slipping belt a simple test is to hold a bar of handsoap against the belt while the vehicle is running, being...
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YOU MIGHT WANT TO START LOOKING FOR AN INTAKE GASKET LEAK, NOT A FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM Remove Your Air Filter, If You See A...
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Is it a boom? If so, then the car is getting too much gas when you start it. Check the fuel injector(s) and the...
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Bad torque converter?Power steering fluid low?Bad power steering pump?Bad bearing on any belt driven accesory I.E. Alternator,...
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Tire noise can be caused by two things , either the street surface is rough or un even or you have bad type of tires, Pay...
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It is called pre-ignition, find a friendly mechanic.
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AnswerSounds like an axle going bad. Take it to a shop and find out. Check the axle boots and see if one is torn open. If so,...
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Your belt is probably loose. Your steering pump labors and stresses the belt and squeals when the belt is loose. You should have...
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'Knocking' is a technical term for fuel igniting too early in the combustion chamber. It can be resolved by adding anti knock...
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AnswerAlignment will not cause a noise...directly. It may cause tires to wear irregularly to cause a noise. Run your hand over...
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Hey Mart==Generally just one valve ticking wouldn't cause a power loss. It deoends on what kind of car and engine you have. It...
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My guess is a turn signal flasher, I think it is part # 552 or #323. It is the diameter of a quarter and about 1" long. usually...
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Most likely you need a new strut
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you need a new exhaust job. it would probably be nice. lol
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This one is fairly simple. Almost 90 % of the time it is because the shock absorbers are worn out, allowing the coil springs to...
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You really are going to need to be more specific. What kind of noise are you talking about? Are you asking why noises come out of...
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stock rear-end ratio is 3.08 gears. Stock gear ratio for that van is not 3:08 it wasn't an option. It stands a better chance of...
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i have a 2000 ford expedition, min did the same thing....twice. first time had a bad O2 sensor replaced that ran fine. second...
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Answermost likely cause will be a vacuum leak at the carby or inlet manifold gasket. it will need a new gasket. hope you find a...
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AnswerCheck the fluid. If it is full, the pump is worn and eventually will fail but it may last a good while longer. Check the...
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There can be two possibilities. The first is your wheel bearing going bad. The second could be the drive axle wearing out.
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Sounds like worn out front wheel drive CV (constant velocity) joints. A CV joint is a flexible coupling attached to a drive...
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Hey Anil==It depends a lot on what kind of car and if it is 2 or 4 wheel drive. Just off hand if it doesn't do it all of the time...
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see your dealer about a recall for flasher
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idle is to high. most likely caused by: 1. incorrect idle adjustment 2. vaccume leak 3. to much fuel delivery 4. pressing the...
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Hey Teisha===If it sounds like the noise is in the engine it can be a loose spark plug or an ex manifold gasket leaking. It...
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AnswerI suspect you have some loose or worn belts. Check the wear and tension, adjust and/or replace them. Probably the power...
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I would have your exaust pipe looked at, it might be loose, or might even be missing a bracket.
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could possable be loose torque converter bolts could be a motor mount Answer Check the oil level. Sometimes being low on...
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As your belts are made of rubber, any kind of oil on it WILL deteriorate the rubber and eventually cause the belt to break. I do...
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Not trying to be sarcastic but this is like asking is there any way to fix a horses broken foot without having to perform sugery?...
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DID you check for a air leak,fuel,ok. Carburator?
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as far as the humming noise and the grinding noise it sounds like your power steering pump is either out of fluid or gone bad...
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I assume that you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle and that the noise comes from the left side when you are turning right. If so,...
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The grinding is a worn CV joint. Get it replaced before it causes more damage! A worn wheel bearing will make the same...
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AnswerIf it is coming out of the front, it sounds like a loose brake caliper, or loose brake pads. I would get it looked at...
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AnswerThe problem is in the tire balance.Go to your local tire shop and have the tires rebalanced.answer more that likely is not...
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check your ex manifolds could be a broken bolt or bad seal between block and manifold
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I don't recommend any aerosol belt dressing, most are no different than WD-40 in composition. I'd check your belt for wear,...
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Have you checked the belts? Hope it's that simple. Good luck! Hey Demarcus==If it is a squeel, it is probably a loose belt. If...
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keep your car on accessory and turn the headlights on...perferably in front of a building to see which headlight is off center....
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Two thoughts come to mind; 1- it could be the serpetine belt (not common but possible) 2- You could have bad bearings in the...
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missfiring cylinder possibly due to fouled spark plug, ignition timing incorrect (leads swapped around). The reason for the...
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It probably is the bearing in the hub in the right rear wheel. My car is doing the same thing after I got my rear bearing...
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If it's a rapid clicking sound that becomes more rapid when the fan is turned up high, you probably have a foreign object like a...
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Is there any smoke when you first start it? what is happening is the valve seals are probably worn and letting the oil seep past...
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More details would help a lot but going on the details you provided. I would guess possibly a defective strut or strut mount. A...
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well it sounds like your lifters are ticking The connecting rods screaming LET ME OUT!!!
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Sounds like the fan for rear air/heater. usually found behind the inner cover.
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In my experiences with these problems it is either your brakes if it is only when your moving or if the squeaking is there at an...
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My car was making a noise, although I would describe it as more of a "hissing" sound, from the heater/AC control panel. It turns...
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No not really it would be there all the time if it where the water pump. Does your car also suffer with overhaeting probs or...
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there are several things this could be. Your powersteering pump may be low on fluid or may be shot. Your tie rod ends may be...
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AnswerYou probably need to get your tires balanced. Answer Or replaced. If the bias goes (steel belt breaks or shifts),...
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try changing your TPS (throttle positioning sensor) its located on the intake area (look where the throttle cable hooks to the...
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CV joints are gone, and need to bew replaced, then must do a front end alignment. Lug nuts on the tire could be loose and...
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starter bolts loose? answer starter bolts loose or stripped teeth on starter or flywheel
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AnswerIt could be a belt and it could be either loose or getting coolant on it from a leaking water pump or water splashed from...
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Noises have to be heard to correectly diagnoise. It could be bearings, tires or a number of things.
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Check your converter they are known to can out seperate That happened to me in my 1998 Ford Explorer - turned out to be the...
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most semi's have air horns so yes it is possible
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If the grinding sound seems to be coming from the speedometer and grinds faster as your speed increases, the likely cause is the...
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most likely a broken shock absorber or a shock absorber leveling spring Answer it is most likely the CV joints and there...
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Does it go away when you turn the steering wheel? At what speeds? It could be the intermediate shaft in the steering or control...
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sounds like a bad CV joint. If you are so inclined to get under your car, check the boot just behind your brake rotor. squeeze it...
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Probaably whatever is burning is not being blown away because your going slower. That is when your moving more air is pushing...
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Whining noises often come from the alternator or the steering pump. Check the power steering fluid in the pump (there is a...
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check the U joints in the drive shaft
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Trouble code P0326 means:Knock sensor no.1 circuit,range or performance problem (bank 1 or single sensor)
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It depends on the year and model of vehicle. In modern vehicles it is simple as finding the relay in the fuse and relay box...
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the clutch sliping is normally due to worn friction material and if the car judders when the thumping takes place like its about...
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it may be a leak in your air intake hose making the intake whistle when the gas is mashed.that is the hose leading from your air...
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Could be a number of things. I would check the U joins first then the motor mounts. Could also be the clutch plate...
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