Car Noises and What They Could Mean
Cars have their way of telling us when everything is not alright internally. While most of us ignore the sounds that our vehicles make, there are some sounds which shall never be overlooked.
Most of the cars speak in their language when they need to pitch the problems to us. Our untrained ears discard them as ordinary until the whole vehicle breaks down. In this blog below, we will discuss what the types of noises cars make are and how we could make out what problem they are indicating.
- Knocking:
Do you often hear a knocking sound when your vehicle is on the run or when you start your engine? If yes, then your car requires immediate assistance. Whenever we use a low-grade type of gasoline in our cars, then the vehicle indicates it through a knocking sound.
However, one should never ignore it, as using a low-grade octane can damage the spark plugs. Thus, to stop these sounds use the best variety of oil for your cars.
- Rattling:
These types of sounds are classified into three types. These can be a vibrating, squeaking, or rattling sound coming from the vehicle. One of the main reasons behind this sound is either a problem in the engine or a failure in the suspension system. To help get rid of this sound, perform a bounce test at home. This will help you locate the source of the sound, and accordingly, you can pitch the problem to the mechanic.
- Rumbling:
Rumbling sounds are often heard when the vehicle is in an idle state, but if your vehicle is in a running position and the sounds get louder during acceleration, then there is a problem with one of the exhaust components. If your car is in such a condition, then you must either repair or replace the leaking component to stop all these erratic noises.
- Squeaking:
Squeaking sounds are the indicators of a problem with the power steering system of the car. The base of a power steering system in the car is that of a hydraulic system that needs fuel to operate. If for some reason, the fuel quantity is low or the pumps are beginning to fail, then it leads to a squeaking sound in the car.
- Droning:
Droning noise, which gets louder with each acceleration, is coming from the tires. This happens when the tires are extremely old, worn out, or feathered. Tires are the most important feature of the car, so it is vital to keep them safe and under maintenance.
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