Have you ever heard some unusual car sounds that you've just ignored? All cars make sounds, but today we're going to list the ones that you shouldn't ignore.
At Hansma Automotive we have over 30 years of experience working with all types of vehicles and all types of vehicle problems. We would love to put our experience to work for you!
We’ll not only tell you what sounds you should pay attention to but we'll also tell you what it might be and what you should do about it. So let’s get going.
Take note of these car sounds and don’t ignore them
Top 10 Car Sounds to Pay Close Attention to
1. Clunking sound when you apply the brakes
If your brakes are making a clunking sound, then you might have one of the following:
Loose caliper bolt
Loose caliper bracket bolt
Missing or worn out abutment clip
Worn abutment
These parts will need to be either tightened if they are loose or replaced if they are worn.
2. Grinding sound when shifting gears in a manual transmission
A grinding noise when you are shifting gears is one of those car sounds that will happen more often with a manual transmission than an automatic one. There are a few things that could cause this noise, including:
You forgot to engage your clutch when you changed gears
Your gear synchronizer is worn out and will need to be replaced
Your clutch is worn out and will need to be replaced
Grinding car sounds while shifting happens more often with manual transmissions
3. Knocking sound coming from your engine
If you hear a knocking sound coming from your engine, it could mean that you have a bad mixture of fuel and air and your gasoline is burning unevenly. If this is the case you could try the following:
Replace your spark plugs
Fill your tank with premium unleaded gasoline
Add fuel detergent to remove the carbon build-up in your engine
If none of these work then you should get it looked at by a professional.
Learn how to change your spark plugs
4. Loud bang
A loud bang is one of those car sounds that can be quite alarming. It could happen if you have a clogged air filter that is stopping air from mixing with the fuel in your engine.
Another possible reason why your car makes a loud bang is that you might have a problem with your catalytic converter. Whichever is the case, don't ignore this car sound; get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible.
5. Low-pitch humming sound under your car
A low-pitch humming coming from underneath your car is one of those car sounds that could be caused by several different things. They include:
You need to lubricate your differential
Your transmission may be failing
Your universal joints may be wearing out
A wheel bearing may be broken
If you are hearing this type of sound, you should take your vehicle in for an inspection right away.
Learn more about universal joints
6. Squealing sound when you accelerate
A squealing sound when you speed up usually means that you have a belt that is slipping or is loose or that one of your drive pulleys has shifted out of alignment. This is something that you should get checked out as soon as possible.
7. Tapping, ticking or clicking from the engine
If you are hearing a tapping, ticking or clicking car sound then there are a number of possible causes, including:
Your fuel injectors are making this sound as they are firing, so it is nothing to worry about
Your valve train is not adjusted correctly so it will need to be fixed
The bearing attached to the rod needs to be replaced
Your engine oil is low and you need to top it up
You have a bad reciprocating component that will need to be looked after
If you aren’t sure how to check your engine oil level, this video will help
8. Roaring sound that gets louder when you accelerate
A roaring sound that get louder as you go faster is one of the many car sounds that can have more than one cause. Here are a few possibilities:
Your exhaust system is damaged
You could have a problem with your transmission
If you have a manual transmission, then your clutch may be slipping
If the sound is more like a squealing or chirping sound then one of your belts may be loose or slipping
9. Rattling sound under your car
If your car sounds like it is rattling underneath then your exhaust system might be out of place. It could also mean that the clamps, support brackets or mountings that hold your exhaust system may be coming loose. You should get your exhaust system checked out as soon as possible.
Another possible cause of a rattling sound could be a damaged, broken, or loose heat shield. This can happen because of rust or hardware that becomes loose. Most heat shields will last as long as your vehicle does, however, sometimes they do fail. If this happens, you should get it looked after.
If you hear rattling car sounds, get your exhaust system checked out
10. Squealing sound when you turn a corner
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn a corner, you could have:
Low power steering fluid
A damaged engine belt
A worn out or damaged wheel bearing
Worn out brakes
A steering or suspension part that needs lubrication
A loose wheel
Whether it is a small issue or a larger one, this is another one of those car sounds that you shouldn't ignore.
A squealing sound could mean that your brakes are worn out
How Regular Maintenance Can Help
Many of the car sounds that we’ve talked about today, could be prevented by getting your car regularly maintained. If you are looking for an honest and reliable auto mechanic in the KW region, contact Hansma Automotive and keep your vehicle well-maintained.
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