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VEHICLE WHISTLING NOISE

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VEHICLE WHISTLING NOISE Customers noticed such problems and asked questions like this: My car makes whistling noise while driving? Why does my car make a whistling noise? Things That Make A Vehicle Whistle While It Works? Car Making Whistling Noise? What's that high-pitched whistle coming from my car? My car's strange whistling noise? car makes humming noise when driving? whistling noise when accelerating? loud humming noise while driving car? car makes whining noise when accelerating? my car is making a whistling noise when i accelerate? car making whistling noise when driving? what does it mean when your car makes a whistling noise? whistling noise from car that stops when i brake? The fan belt can cause a whistling noise while running. You might want to check it out to see if it is correctly tensioned. Other causes of a whistling sound could be a vacuum leak, or sticking idle control system. If the engine idles abnormally high when ...

Car Makes Rattle Noise

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Engine Rattle Car Engine Makes Rattling Noise While Driving Helpful Information A rattle or rattling noise can be one of the most frustrating sounds to find and repair. Rattling sounds can be generated by almost any part of the car from the engine to the transmission. The cost associated to repair a rattle can vary between tightening a loose bolt to replacing the a cam follower. Like with any noise, the first step is locating the region in which the sound is being generated from. If a rattle is consistent with the engine speed it could be generated by an engine accessory like an alternator. Step by step guide on how to troubleshoot and repair an automotive engine rattle. Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10 Begin with the vehicle on flat ground, in park with the emergency brake on, engine "OFF". Step 1  -  An  engine relies on oil to supply lubrication to the inner moving parts. If the oil level is allowed to become low the engine cam followers or lifters will lose...

Car Makes Squeaking Noise

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Engine Squeaking Easy step by step guide on how to repair automotive engine squeaking noises, this information pertains to most vehicles. Helpful Information Squeaking sounds are created when metal is contacting metal combined with a linear motion. Detection of a squeaking noise can be difficult, moving around the engine compartment at various levels can help find the origin of the noise. Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10 Begin with the vehicle on level ground engine off (cold) with the emergency brake set. Step 1  - A serpentine belt is designed to supply power to the accessories of the engine such as coolant pump, alternator and power steering. When this item wears it can make a squeaking or squealing noise. New Serpentine Belt Step 2  - Most pulleys, including the serpentine belt tensioner are supported by a sealed roller bearing, if this bearing fails it can cause a squeaking squealing noise. Serpentine Belt Tensioner Step 3  - A idler pulley is used...

Engine Vibrating

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Car Engine Makes Vibrating Noise Helpful Information Because vibrations are slightly different than other automotive related noises it can be difficult to detect the origin of the generation point, this condition can travel away from the actual cause and show up in a completely different place, this transference of vibration noise is called telescoping. Easy to follow step by step guide on how to repair an automotive engine vibration, this information is listed in the order of probability and pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Level - 5 Step 1  - When an engine is misfiring it will vibrate as the balance of the engine has been disrupted.  Misfiring Spark Plug Step 2  - When an engine mount fails it will allow the engine to contact the vehicle frame creating a vibration. Replace Engine Mount Step 3  - If a serpentine belt tensioner fails it can "bounce" causing the engine to vibrate as the belt loses grip and then regains it. New Serpentine ...

Suspension and Drivetrain Popping Noises

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Car Makes Suspension and Drivetrain Popping Noises Helpful Information A popping noise it created when a component has failed or is failing, there is no "normal" popping noise. Some popping noises can be created when driving down a bumpy road or at a particular speed, either when the car is moving, or standing still, depending on the component that is generating the noise. Step by step guide on how to identify general automotive suspension and drivetrain popping noises, this information pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10 Begin with the vehicle on level ground, engine off (cold) in park with the emergency brake set. Step 1  - A strut or shock is designed to dampen unwanted vehicle motion, if these components wear they will become loose or leak which can create popping, banging and rattling noises. Worn Shock Bushing Step 2  - A sway bar or bars, (some cars have front and rear sway bars) are designed to prevent the car from rolling (lea...