We all love our cars, every day we drive it without worrying anything not until we hear noises that does not sound the usual when we first bought it. Now, it seems like there's a weird SQUEAL! CLUNK! CLANK! Noises from it. Well there are a few problems that can make your car loud and unfortunately they will likely be replaced or repaired. However, it is important to have the problem diagnosed and fixed by a local auto mechanic in order to avoid making one last drive... to the junkyard.
Here's a list of sounds you'll hear and what the problem could be:
1. Noisy Brakes
A high pitched squealing coming from your tires when you step on the brake pedal. The brake pad indicator is rubbing up against the rotor. The brake pad indicator is there to let you know when your brake pads have worn down and need to be replaced. While you're not in any immediate danger, you'll want to plan to have your brake pads replaced right away. When it's convenient for you, make an appointment with us here at Modern Day Muffler & Brakes for a brake service and inspection before the squeal turns into a scream.
2. The Squeal under the Hood
A loud squealing noise coming from under the hood. This is a classic sign of a loose or worn serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers all of your car’s major systems. A squealing serpentine belt is one that could be about to break. Unless you want to throw down some money for a tow truck, scheduling an appointment for a vehicle inspection may be in your best interest. Our mechanic in Modern Day Muffler can help you understand how much life, or how little life, may be left in this essential engine component.
3. A Cat That Doesn't Want To Be Touched
Sounds like a grumpy cat, "rur rur rur," when you start the engine. Your battery is losing juice and is struggling to power the engine. As your car could end up failing to start tomorrow, next week, or next month—it's tough to make an exact prediction. A slow engine crank paired with this unfortunate noise means your battery is on the fritz. It may be low on fluid, be past its prime, or need a jump. Head over to your local Modern Day Muffler Auto Repair Service for a battery test and our mechanics will let you know how much "life" is left in your battery.
4. A Rumble & Roar under Your Rear
A loud roaring sound coming from somewhere underneath the driver’s seat.
What’s happening: You probably have a leak or crack in your exhaust system's manifold. The roaring you hear is excess engine noise that would normally get silenced by the muffler. When your exhaust system fails, all of your engine's sound waves and vibrations get channeled into the car. The driver's seat is vibrating like a massage chair, which is kind of nice. And the noise isn’t too noticeable when the radio is cranked up. Maybe you can let this one slide? Nope. A malfunctioning exhaust system means that you could have poisonous carbon monoxide venting into the cabin. Don’t delay—this is a sound you want to get checked out right away! Modern Day Muffler offers Exhaust System repair and replace call us today and get your leak and crack fix right away!
5. Loud Metal
Loud, metal on metal grinding sound coming from your brakes. You’ve worn right through your brake pads and now the calipers are grinding against the rotor. When it comes to your car, metal on metal grinding is almost always a cause for concern. In this case, your brakes won’t work properly until you get the pads replaced. Schedule a brake repair service today at Modern Day Muffler and stay ahead of brake problems.
6. Ticking
If something is ticking and clicking in your engine, check your car’s oil tank. Since they rely on lubricating oil to run smoothly, noisy pistons are often an indication of low oil levels. Before taking your car to the shop, check your car’s dipstick.
7. Sputtering
If your car sputters or continues running after removing the keys from the ignition, you may be hearing the effects of “dieseling.” In a nutshell, dieseling is when gasoline continues to ignite by compression alone in the cylinder without the aid of the sparkplug. Although this issue is somewhat limited to older engines with carburetors, as opposed to newer fuel-injected engines, do not be surprised if you hear a couple coughs from your engine after turning it off.
8. Uneven Idling
If you feel your car’s usual rhythm is off, there may be an issue with one of its sparkplugs. Sparkplugs are responsible for igniting the fuel in your car’s engine, but sometimes they burn out, short or experience breaks.
9. Loud Idling
A good engine should roar, but not too loudly. If you feel your car is more noisy than usual there could be an issue with cylinder compression. If there is an uneven air-fuel ration in the cylinder, combustion can occur at higher or lower rates than normal. Higher pressure in the cylinder can cause the engine to sound louder than usual or even produce a knocking sound. Not attending to this issue can lead to engine damage.
10. Noisy Turning
If you hear strange noises, but only when turning, there could be a problem with your car’s wheels or tires. While the issue could be as simple as low inflation or tire wear, there are other possible culprits, such as a worn wheel bearing or incorrect wheel balance.
11. Noisy Brakes
If you hear an abnormal sound when braking, have your car checked immediately as there could be an issue with your brakes or brake pads.
12. Clunks and Clangs
Hearing a large clang at every speedbump? There could be an issue with your car’s suspension. Before going to the shop, take a quick look under your car to check for a loose tailpipe or muffler.
13. Rumbling
If your car sounds like NASCAR when you accelerate, there is probably a hole in your muffler. Although holes in your muffler are not detrimental to car performance, they are dangerous since they may allow dangerous fumes to leak into the passenger compartment.
Although these noises can give you clues as to what’s wrong with your vehicle, the best thing you can do to keep your car running smoothly is to keep a regular maintenance check!
If your car is trying to tell you something is out of whack, listen. Then turn to your local Modern Day Muffler & Brakes for all of your noise-related questions or repair needs. We can give you services and prices that will give justice to your budget! Give us a Call today!
