- 9/23/2024
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Sounds that indicate problems with your car
The following are the most important sounds you may hear in your car that indicate issues:
Squealing sound when you start the engine
If you start your car's engine, especially when it has been off for a long time and you hear a squeaky sound, this indicates that the main engine belt or belt made of reinforced rubber is damaged and cracked, and you must replace it immediately so that it does not break while driving, especially in a remote place; because if it breaks, you will not be able to start the engine at all and you will be stuck until you replace it.
Sounds from the engine
Since the car engine is one of the most important components, it may also make strange sounds indicating internal issues in it, as the engine contains many internal and even external moving parts that ensure its work, and if one of these parts is damaged, it will make a sound indicating the issue, which may be in the camshaft, sprays, spark plugs, valves and others, and the lack of oil in the engine significantly will cause a loud sound from it because its internal components are not properly lubricated.
Squeaky brakes
If you hear a squeaking sound very similar to the sound of chalk on the board every time you press the brake pedal, this sound is very important and indicates that the brakes in your car are over and you must replace them immediately, as car brakes are equipped with a piece of iron that makes this sound when the brake pads in your car wear out, as a result of friction with the brake disk, and if you do not replace the brakes quickly, the brake discs will also be damaged and damaged after a while.
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Crunching sound while turning the steering
The car can make sounds similar to clicking sounds while moving the steering wheel and turning the car to the right or left, and this sound may be caused by damage to the joints and bearings of the front axles connected to the wheels, either they may be completely damaged and need to be replaced, which is more likely, or they lack some lubrication or grease that ensures their work during rapid friction without issues.
Squeaky steering
If you notice a squeaking sound while turning the steering wheel to one side, this sound may be caused by the low amount of oil in the mechanical and electrical steering system, as like any other system, the steering system contains many parts that provide the driver with the ability to steer the car, and if one of these parts is damaged, especially the parts near the wheels, you will definitely hear this sound.
Sound from under the hood
If you hear a sound coming from under the hood after turning it off, this sound is evidence of a leak in the cooling system or in the vacuum system, when you hear a sound that sounds like a loud hissing sound while the engine is running, it often means a leak in one of the vacuum hoses or cooling system hoses, but this sound will be better heard when you are outside the car and near the hood.
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Crackling sound underneath the car
If you hear a sound that sounds like a rumble or crackling sound from under the car, it may mean an issue with the exhaust system, as the exhaust system contains several components under the car, and if one of these components such as pipes, catalyzers or muffler is damaged, it will emit this sound, and the exhaust system sounds can vary depending on the issue and the part that contains the issue, but if you hear any sound from under the car, you should check it immediately.
Buzzing sound under your car
If you hear a buzzing sound from under the car if the engine is running and the car is parked or if it is moving, this sound may mean that the differential or diff needs oil, or the transmission has an issue, or perhaps a component of the suspension system connected to the engine such as axles and several other parts, and try not to drive your car for a long distance if you hear sounds from under it; it may be due to a major and sometimes dangerous issue.
A rattling sound from underneath the car while driving
If you hear a rumbling sound coming from under the car while driving, it may mean that there is an issue with a component of the suspension system, and the suspension system contains many parts that may make this sound such as worn-out shock absorbers, broken or twisted springs, balance arms, joints, bearings and many other parts that you should check as soon as you hear any sound coming from under the car.
