Why do I hear squeaking in the rear of my car?
One cause could be related to the serpentine belt. It is common for this belt to lose grip on one of its pulleys causing the dreaded squeaking noise. This is usually a simple fix to get your serpentine belt or tensioner replaced. Another cause of squeaking can be related to your level of power steering fluid.
Why is my back left tire screeching?
In most cases, a squeaking noise coming from a wheel is caused by worn out wheel bearings. This is common with a Porsche and many other European performance models around 50,000 miles. However, it could also be a warped brake rotor or simply an excessive amount of brake dust that simply needs to be cleaned off.
Why does my car make a squeaking noise when I open the door?
A squeaking noise in your car can be caused by many things. It could be as simple as the rubber door weather seal rubbing when the car is in motion. This problem can be solved with a leather conditioner.
Why does my suspension make a squeaking noise?
Worn out bushings cause more movement which in return causes those squeaking noises as well as incorrect suspension geometry. If you suspect a squeaking bushing, try spraying a small amount of lubricant on the bushings to see if the noise goes away temporarily. If it does, consider replacing the bushing.
Why are the ball joints in my car squeaking?
Ball joints are much like your shoulder or hip joint where a stainless steel ball fits in a Teflon cup and provides the range of motion and rigidity needed. Ball joints sometimes have grease fittings in the cup and a rubber boot containing the grease. If the boot rips these joints can start to make squeaks when you turn.
Why does my car squeak when going over bumps?
The leather conditioner will help keep the rubber’s elasticity intact and prevent noise from occurring when going over bumps. But the problem can be a bit more complex or serious.