More Than Machine Noise: The Car Sounds You Should Pay Attention To

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

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