What does this sound mean questions. Please describe where the noise is coming from, at least generally.
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2001 Ford Explorer clunk during turns, especially inclines or bumps
I have an early-model (it has 2000 model brakes) 2001 Ford Explorer that demonstrates a noticeable (tactile and somewhat loud) clunk occasionally during turns.
It seems to be much more likely when ...
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Is this what is making my car sound like a racecar?
Recently, my car (2000 Mercury Grand Marquis) started sounding like a racecar: the engine became very loud. There's clearly something going wrong with the exhaust system. I'm trying to understand ...
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What Could Cause a Sudden Loud Noise When Driving on Highway?
1990 Toyota 4Runner, V6, automatic transmission, 2 or 4 wheel drive (which I always keep in 2WD). I've owned the car for about two months, the previous owner, whom I know and trust, drove this car ...
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Gurgling Noise Behind Dash
I have 96 Chevy Blazer (automatic) that's been making a slight gurgling noise (sounds like water - think "babbling brook"). I only recently got the vehicle and I'm thus not too familiar with what's ...
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Diagnosing a worn wheel bearing
I've noticed an increase of road noise while driving my car and I'm wondering if it might be the wheel bearing. I think it's coming from one of the rear wheels.
Is there a way to identify and confirm ...
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How to pinpoint a noisy bearing or pulley
My '98 Protege makes a high pitched whine for the first couple hundred yards when both the engine and outside temperature are cold (below freezing). It doesn't sound like a squealing belt. The sounds ...
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Clicking Noise When Braking
So I leased a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, brand new (only 2 miles on it), last November, 2010. It was running perfectly fine for a while. Brought it in for the standard tire rotation/oil change a few months ...
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Random grinding sound when applying brakes
I've been noticing a troubling trend with my car as of late. Randomly, it will decide to make this blood curdling screech when I apply the brakes, and occasionally the noise will continue as I ...
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Why does my 2003 Acura TL intermittently make humming sounds when the engine is off?
I drive a 2003 Acura TL. This has been a great car, but there is one unexplained nuisance: It keeps making a humming sound while the engine is switched off.
Normally, it isn't a problem when the car ...
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Grinding sound during cold start?
I have a 2009 Honda Accord. Over the past several months, I've noticed a grinding sound immediately after cold-starting the engine. It only lasts for a fraction of a second, doesn't continue once ...
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Rumbling noise related to road speed
There is a rumbling noise which is related to road speed. It is slightly louder when the steering wheel is turned. Could it be wheel bearings?
I have BMW 528i year 2000.
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Thumping from rear of car after shutdown: EVAP system?
In a 2004 VW R32, after shutting down the engine, a repeated thump is heard approximately 2 times a second from the rear of the car.
What are the likely sources of this noise? My first thought is ...
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Oldsmobile Alero squeaking when started
I just bought a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 2 days ago, and when I start it there is a loud squeak that lasts maybe 15 seconds. Unfortunately I bought the car 'as is'. Will it most likely be a belt, and if ...
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Car makes a “winding down” noise when I put in the clutch
I am about to buy a '96 Saturn SC from someone, and he is letting me test drive it for a few days before I decide to buy or not. I took it in to a mechanic today who tested it out, found a few repairs ...
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Sloshing Sound Under Dash
I have a 2011 Suzuki SX4 Crossover AWD with MT. Sometimes when I start it up, begin moving forward, or quickly decelerate I can hear what sounds like water (or some other liquid) moving from one ...
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I just changed the thermostat on my 99 grand am and now its making a noise when i start it
I just changed my thermostat today on my '99 Pontiac Grand Am. My car had been running hot. At first I'm pretty sure I over filled the antifreeze so we drained it completely and put new 50/50 in. It ...
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Squeek when I depress clutch in Honda Civic
I have a 2008 Honda Civic and for about 2 weeks there is a squeaking sound when I depress and release the clutch while changing gears. Do I need to oil something? It is very noticeable in the cabin, ...
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What is the procedure for replacing a belt tensioner pulley on a 2002 Subaru Outback?
My wife's 2002 Subaru Outback (the Legacy body) has approximately 100K miles on the odometer. Under acceleration, I'm hearing a sound like a possible failing belt tensioner. It's a very distinct ...
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Howling sound when accelerating
I have a 2007 Ford Ranger that makes a faint howling sound when I'm accelerating, usually after being idle at a stoplight. I've tried slowly revving in neutral and I didn't hear the same noise. ...
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Honda Accord Jerks when shifting gears and makes grinding sound?
I have a 99 Honda Accord 2dr 3.0L V6 automatic.
When I drive this car it makes a whooooo sound coming somewhere from the engine, when I turn to the right it is intense and when I turn to the left it ...
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2004 Mazda 3 - clank when shifting into reverse
Every morning, or after the car has sat for a while, there is a loud clank from the engine area when I shift it into reverse. Sometimes I hear the same clank when shifting into drive, but not always.
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Jeep Grande Cherokee clicking when warm
A Jeep Grande Cherokee 1998 runs perfectly fine for about 6 miles (Or 15 minutes), and then starts to slowly at first, and more frequently later, have a behavior where it sounds like a high frequency ...
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Is there a general fix or product I can buy to silence a squeaky belt?
I have a squeaky belt in my car that is driving me crazy! Is there a general fix or belt treatment product I can buy to silence a squeaky belt? If belts are squeaky, does that mean time for ...
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Rattling/tinkling noise under load - is this knocking/pinking/misfiring?
I have 99 SEAT Ibiza, which was until quite recently owned and driven by my mother. It's therefore been well cared for, but was hardly ever given a good run or allowed to get warm. On its last major ...
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Popping / Clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle
What could be causing a popping / clunking sound from the rear end of a 1996 Caprice? The sound is only present (or apparent at least) after the vehicle has been driven for a while and seems to ...
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Hissing Sound when Turning Sharp
I drive a 1980 Jeep CJ-7, and I've noticed when I turn the wheel sharply to the left or right, I can hear a hissing sound. It seems to be coming from the engine compartment/end of the steering column ...
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Possible causes of this Honda Civic K20 engine whine/hiss?
I own a 2008 Euro Civic Type-R which has almost the same engine as the US Civic Si (K20Z3 vs K20Z4).
Since a bit of time I have a really annoying high pitched noise coming from the engine. It's ...
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Clunking sound at back of car when applying brakes
Since having my tires changed, I've been hearing a clunking sound from waht sounds like the back driver side of my car when I apply the brakes if they're applied jsut enoug to start slowing down the ...
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Audi A4 (1998) extremely noisy when idle, occasional oil light
I have an Audi A4 1998 with over 200k miles. It gets extremely noisy when idle. It usually doesn't happen until it has been running for a while. Revving above 2000rpm can settle it and it isn't noisy ...
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What causes the “pop” and “burble” noises on overrun?
I love the sound, just wondering what causes it.
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2006 Chevy Cobalt front end (strut mount?) noise
I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt and since I bought the thing, the front suspension makes this horrible clunking noise every time I go over a bump. I don't know how to describe the noise other than it only ...
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Quickly pull key out - weird noise (Golf)
Unfortunately, I can be rather impatient. As such, I occasionally pull the key out of the ignition a little too fast (to which this post will explain the too). When this happens, there is a weird and ...
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Holden Commodore not moving
I own a petrol powered Holden Commodore car 1998 model and it worked fine till last week. Suddenly it stopped moving freely.
When I press the accelerator up to 30% it makes noise but doesn't move. If ...
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Need help identifying grinding noise from the rear of 88 Toyota Pickup
I have 1988 Toyota Pickup 4x4 Manual 5-speed with the 22RE Engine.
Starting a few weeks ago, while at speed, the truck would randomly make this loud rubbing/grinding noise coming from the rear. I've ...
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Toyota Tacoma squeaky front shock
I recently purchased a Toyota Tacoma 2008. It has a one inch lift kit with aftermarket rims and tires. The problem is that the front shocks squeak loudly when going over a curb for example.
Any ideas ...
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What could be causing a distinct exhaust drone in a tight band around 3250 rpms on a 2004 Subaru WRX?
EDIT: Additional information provided by LovelyWife(TM) - listening outside the car, she has proclaimed that the rattle / buzz / drone / resonance is coming from the front of the car and sounds like ...
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2001 Audi A4 just got really loud
Alright, So I'm driving to work. I'm stopped at the red light to go on the freeway. It turns green so I accelerate. I'm accelerating more than I would on a regular street but I didn't floor it. ...
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Weird Noise from Front Right Wheel when driving between 90kmph and 105kmph
I am driving a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The noise started happening after I had a bump to the curb on a snowy day early this year. The right wheel bumped to the curb during a left turn. The damage ...
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What can be done about noisy spring seats?
On a MacPherson strut car, sometimes the springs of the front suspension will bind in their seats, and when turning the wheel sharply at low speed (or at a standstill) you end up with a kind of "bung, ...
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How to identify rattles and noises in the car?
My car has a few rattles and hums whilst driving, specifically a rattle somewhere in the dash as well as a noise somewhere in the back.
I find that noise and vibrations are deceiving inside the ...
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Buzzing Sound coming from Nissan Altima engine after accelerating
I have a really sharp buzzing sound coming from my 2006 Nissan Altima engine. The sound starts and stays around as soon as press the accelerator. Doesn't go away until I turn the car off. I know ...
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Volvo S40 engine on passenger side is making a noise as I accelerate and drive
Just today my S40 began making a knocking noise that was horrible. I checked the oil and it was low so I put in oil, checked all other fluids and they were at normal levels.
The sound went away so I ...
