Why does my BMW make a noise when I accelerate?
If your BMW makes noise when accelerating, the most likely cause is a worn drive belt or pulley bearing. Other possibilities include alternator pulley, whistling noise from the turbine, clutch release bearing, belt tensioner, transmission oil level, or torque-converter.
Why does my BMW creak?
If you hear your vehicle squeal while accelerating, it could be related to your belt. In this case, you’d probably hear it while the vehicle is idle, too, or just turned on in colder weather. That means its worn or loose, and getting it fixed or replaced is always a good idea.
What is the creaking noise in the car?
Besides brakes squeaking, the most common squeaks are usually associated with your vehicle’s suspension. The squeaking suspension parts are often associated with a lack of lubrication when metal-on-metal wear is happening in connections such as the tie-rods, suspension joints and steering linkage.
Why does MY BMW make a noise when I accelerate?
If your BMW makes noise when accelerating, the most likely cause is a worn drive belt or pulley bearing. You will hear a squeaking noise in most cases, which eventually goes away as the engine warms up.
Why does BMW X3 hesitate when taking off?
But if you put a little more foot into the throttle on take-off (i.e.: from a dead stop) the trans will shift down from Second to First to give you better acceleration. This is what it is suposed to do. It happens in an instant but you can still feel the car start to move, then “hesitate” from the shift, and then take off.
What makes a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel?
SOURCE: when turning steering wheel – either way, clunking sound. Sounds like you have a bad CV joint, this will make a clunking or clicking noise like you described only when turning, and varies with vehicle speed. Have it repaired before it breaks and leaves you stranded, or damages anything else.
Is the BMW X3 a joy to drive?
The X3 handles quite well, however, and it is a joy to drive. Good luck with your purchase! but a brand new BMW should be flawless. IMO, thats why they get the big bucks. I put another post in another part on this. You can look at it there if you want.