A working, fully operational machine is expected to generate
some noise. A soft hum of the engine or the soft twirl of the motors should be
enough to guarantee that you have properly working equipment. But when you
start hearing something out of the ordinary, it's time to pay attention. It
could be any number of things but chances are that it's due to a loose, broken
or worn out part that needs to be repaired or replaced ASAP.
Common Car Noises
The sound of your engine starting is the one important thing
to listen to. The absence of the soft purr or the loud broom-broom when you
start your vehicle means that you may have trouble. Car noises are like
symptoms of a serious disease that can take a turn for the worse if ignored.
Here are some of the usual noises that cars make that you
should be on the lookout for:
• A hissing sound under the hood of your car could mean
there's something leaking, possibly a vacuum line
• A gurgling noise after you've turned off your engine could
mean the engine has overheated.
• A screeching sound when you hit the brakes is often likely
due to worn out brake pads, which means that you need to get new ones as brakes
are crucial safety parts.
• Clicks coming from your engine compartment can be a sign
that you're running low on oil. In some cases it could mean that the valve
trains need to be adjusted.
• A low rumbling noise that's out of the ordinary when
you're driving means that your wheel bearings are loose or your tires are worn
out and need to be replaced.
• A scraping sound from the back of your car could mean that
you snagged on something and you're dragging it while you're driving or that
your brakes are
