Why does my car make a strange noise?
Full of moving parts, your vehicle is a symphony of sounds and movement. From the roar of the engine when you start it to the sound your anti-lock brakes make, you know what noises are normal for your car and what sounds are out of the ordinary. Strange noises are your car’s way of telling you that something is wrong and needs attention.
Where does the scraping noise come from in a car?
Q: Grinding/Scraping noise from the front right of the car when driving at low speeds. A loud scraping and grinding noise coming from the front right of the car. It only occurs at low speeds, 10-15mph, but not at speeds higher than that. The car drives normally at normal speeds, but it sounds shocking at low speeds.
When does a car make a grinding noise?
It only occurs at low speeds, 10-15mph, but not at speeds higher than that. The car drives normally at normal speeds, but it sounds shocking at low speeds. There is nothing hanging below the car, and the tyres are fully inflated. The sound is made when pulling away in any gear, and when slowing down to these speeds in any gear and in neutral.
Why does my car shake when I stop at a stoplight?
Alternately, a misfiring cylinder can unbalance the engine, causing a shaking sensation. As the engine misfires and loses power, it may jerk or vibrate aggressively. The car may seem to run normally most of the time, but when you stop at a stoplight or immediately after starting your car, it can seem like it’s struggling to idle.
Why does my car make noise when I go over 20 mph?
If you hear the noise above 20 mph it’s most likely a wheel bearing noise but it’s not a bad idea to check the tire tread to be sure the tires are not chopped or worn uneven. If you what to leave me more details about the noise I may have a more definitive answer to what may be the problem.
Why does my car make a weird noise while idling at a stop light?
If this is your problem, the engine vibrations will cause an awful noise as you’re sitting at a stop light or as your car is idling in the driveway warming up. It sounds like rocks being shaken on a cookie sheet. Heat shields can become damaged due to road debris, snow banks, automotive lifts, and just plain old age.
It only occurs at low speeds, 10-15mph, but not at speeds higher than that. The car drives normally at normal speeds, but it sounds shocking at low speeds. There is nothing hanging below the car, and the tyres are fully inflated. The sound is made when pulling away in any gear, and when slowing down to these speeds in any gear and in neutral.
Q: Grinding/Scraping noise from the front right of the car when driving at low speeds. A loud scraping and grinding noise coming from the front right of the car. It only occurs at low speeds, 10-15mph, but not at speeds higher than that. The car drives normally at normal speeds, but it sounds shocking at low speeds.