Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it up?
If the rattling noise occurs when the car is stationary the origin is in the engine/transmission and/or exhaust system. If the identical rattle occurs when the car is moving, too, motor mounts or loose exhaust system components are a possibility.
Will a bad catalytic converter make a rattling noise?
Your catalytic converter consists of small, honeycomb-shaped components that can cause a rattling sound when broken. If your catalytic converter is broken, this rattling should be loudest when the car starts, and should get worse over time.
Is it safe to drive with a rattling catalytic converter?
Driving with a bad catalytic converter is not too dangerous. In the case that the catalytic converter is totally plugged, it will prevent you from running your vehicle. In some situations, it may come to be completely fused directly or overtime, and it will need to be replaced immediately.
Why do I hear a rattling noise in my engine?
So, you start your engine like normal but, you hear a engine rattling noise, you’ve never heard before. Consequently, an engine rattling noise in your engine, can spring up, from a number of different sources. So, The first part of diagnosing an engine rattling noise, is always to determine, where it is coming from.
What makes a metal rattling sound when you step on the gas?
When I take my foot off of the gas, the sound slows and stops but the sound is heard every time I step on the gas now. The first few times I step on the gas while driving, I still get that burning smell that accompanies the sound. I scanned my car to see if it was kicking any codes and got nothing.
Why does my Mazda 6 make a rattling noise when I accelerate?
My car has an automatic transmission. There could be multiple issues causing the rattling noise when you accelerate on your Mazda 6 ranging from a loose bracket, to an exhaust pipe that is cracked or even the serpentine or drive belt system that’s causing these symptoms. It’s also possible that motor mounts are starting to show signs of wear.
Why does my car make a ticking noise when I Turn Off the engine?
If the oil level gets too low, you can have a situation, where the oil pump sucks air into it; and the air gets pumped through the engine along with whatever oil is remaining. As a result, This can cause a rattling or ticking noise from within the engine. Shut off the engine immediately. Use the oil dipstick to check the engine oil level.