Why is my Hyundai Elantra knocking?

Why is my Hyundai Elantra knocking?

Knocking. An engine knock is the absolute worst sound that it can make. This usually means that the low oil level or oil pressure condition has gone beyond tapping or clicking and digressed to the point that a new engine will be required.

Why does my Hyundai Elantra make a clunking noise?

If a ball joint is beginning to fail, you may notice a clunking noise coming from the front wheels. This clunking noise will become louder and more frequent over time.

Why does my Hyundai Accent make a knocking sound?

You can either purchase a scanner (they are pretty cheap) or you can go to the local parts store. Most of them provide this service to you at no charge. Sometimes a knocking or ping sound can be caused by something as simple as using the wrong gas. The octane rating corresponds to the amount of compression that it can take before igniting.

Why does my Chevy Equinox make a clunking noise?

Clunking or knocking noises can be very disconcerting for any driver to hear while they are going down the road. While these noises may be a symptom of some different issues, all are usually related to a suspension component that has failed.

Why does my Dodge Grand Caravan make a clunking noise?

Bad Ball Joints: Ball joints connect the vehicle’s wheel hubs to the rest of the suspension components. Depending on the vehicle, one or two ball joints per wheel and may or may not be load bearing. If a ball joint is beginning to fail, you may notice a clunking noise coming from the front wheels.

Why does my Hyundai Santafe make a knocking noise?

Dealer changed left axle but issue still exists and sounds like coming from both sides still. It is a knocking sound and doesn’t matter how long my car has sat. any updates on the hyundai santafe knocking noise while reversing.

Why does my Hyundai Accent engine Keep Knocking?

The octane rating corresponds to the amount of compression that it can take before igniting. Octane rating matters. Your engine was designed to use the type of fuel recommended by Hyundai. While many modern vehicles can go 100k miles with no issues at all from their spark plugs, they can still cause problems when they wear out.

Why does my Hyundai make a rattling noise when I start the car?

The rattle was caused by this metal plate being pushed down slightly (twisted) and was very lightly being tapped by a camshaft lobe as it was turning. It is fixed by 2 screws on the inside of the top engine cover and can be pulled back up slightly to reduce or eliminate the noise.

Why does my Honda Civic make a knocking sound?

This sound is the engine starving for oil and wearing itself to death right before your ears. If the oil has thinned or aged so much that it can no longer lubricate the engine properly, it very well could knock. Thinning can happen fast if the head gasket has failed and there is coolant getting into the crankcase.

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