Why do I hear a dragging metal sound?
It could be that it was a matter of left front bearing, right rear bearing, right front…, etc at different times and the impression is then left that the same bearing was replaced over and over again. If the same bearing is failing repeatedly after a short use then someone may not be doing an install correctly. EK_Hammer July 6, 2016, 4:59am #6
Why does my steering make a dragging sound?
(Yet another wheel bearing) if so, something is causing all of your wheel bearing whoas. It could be that the wheel bearing problems are related to driving in winter slush, road salt, deep rainwater runoff, and so on. That can also affect suspension and steering components over time.
Why does my Toyota Prius make a dragging sound?
My 2007 Toyota Prius occasionally sounds like there is metal dragging somewhere in the front of the car. It usually only happens at low speeds after I have been driving on a highway.
Why does my car make a scraping noise?
jesmed1 July 6, 2016, 4:59am #11 A random scraping metal noise is sometimes a brake dust shield that has been slightly bent and is scraping against the brake rotor. The fix is simply to pry the dust shields back away from the rotors.
Why does my timing chain make a rattling noise?
The timing chain tensioner provides the correct tension on the timing chain for a correctly timed engine. It usually holds tension with a spring or hydraulic force. If this part goes bad, you may experience rattling or chain noise, especially on startup.
Why does my undercarriage make a rattling noise?
So it appears it is either caused by a bad IWE solenoid or one of the vacuum lines has a hole or loose connection. Sounds strange, at least from my speakers, let us know how that turns out.
Why does my car make a lot of noise when I Turn on the engine?
So, you will likely hear a lot of noises soon after the engine is turned on. Spending a few dollars extra on a high quality oil filter is worth the peace of mind. Adding more weight to your vehicle causes more stress on your engine. Anytime you add more stress to your engine, it causes more wear to the timing chain.
What causes timing chain to wear out faster than normal?
Once that happens, your timing chain will wear out faster than normal. In addition to getting your oil changes regularly, you need to use the right kind of oil in your engine too. Check the owner’s manual of your vehicle and see which oil grade and viscosity your manufacturer recommends.