Why is my car making a whirring noise when I start it?
Whirring or Whining Whirring and whining noises often vary as the engine runs fast or slow, and they can indicate a number of different problems, including a failing water pump, a bad power steering pump, low power steering fluid, a failing alternator, or problems with the air-conditioning system.
What makes a whirring sound?
whir. To produce a vibrating or buzzing sound or move while making such a sound: The fan whirred in the window. To cause to make or move with such a sound: “She whirred the wheel of the sewing-machine round and round” (Virginia Woolf).
What’s the whining noise in my Volvo S60?
I’ve been driving the Volvo S60 2.0T LPT (light-pressure turbo) for 2.5 years now. Recently for the past few days, I notice that whenever I start driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, a strange high-pitched whining sound (sometimes sounds like a siren) appears. This is different from the usual rumbling low-pitched engine sound.
Why does my Volvo make a high pitch noise?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. when a Volvo 3.2 liter engine makes a high pitch noise the ( oil trap, pcv valve or flame trap ) how ever you call it , must be replace. Loading…
What does humming noise’s 60 sound like?
Help, Advice, Owners’ Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo’s stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations). Humming Noise S 60 Sounds Like Wheel Bearing…NOT!!
Why does my car make a high pitched whining noise?
This high-pitched sound gets louder and more high-pitched when I depress the accelerator pedal more; it becomes softer and less high-pitched, then disappears when I release the pedal. If the car is stationary and the gear is put to “P” and not “D”, the high-pitched sound does not appear when I depress the accelerator pedal.