Troubleshooting Car Noises

Troubleshooting car noises can help you determine needed repairs. It's important that you listen to what your car is trying to tell you. Here are a few general guidelines to what your car's noises might mean. GROAN: Something's dry, probably a suspension component. If it's metal, it's going to break really soon. If it's rubber, try some silicone lube. POP: This sounds like a shotgun being fired through a mattress. It usually means the engine's coughing back through the intake. HISS: If it's continuous and changes with rpms, it may be normal belt noise. Otherwise, a slow leak in the cooling system is likely. A black light will help you find this. Visit http://www.autohausaz.com/html/car_noises.html for more information.