The way a car rumbles can tell you a lot about the engine and the condition of a car. By the simple sound of your car engine, you can repair it before a problem occurs and actually leaves you stranded on the road with an engine that won’t start. You fix a problem before a car part breaks down.
Your car does not have to emit the sound of a Formula One car for you know there’s a problem. If you drive a car, then you may have already heard these sounds. If not, then really start listening to your car when you’re sitting in it.
Squealing when your Tires Brake
This happens more on rainy and wet days. This squeal happens exactly when the brake presses on the disc to stop the car. It suggests that your brake pads are wearing and will have to be replaced in the future.
Grinding when you Brake
When you hear this sound, it is a clear indication that your brake pads are completely worn out and need to be replaced immediately.
Hissing when Idle
Does the car emit a hissing sound when it is idle? Next time you are waiting for someone and have the engine running, turn off the music and just listen. If you do hear a hissing sound when the car is idle, then the car possibly has a leak.
Ticking sound when Driving
Do you hear ticking sounds when you are driving? Especially, when you are shifting the gear? This is an indication of a serious problem that you can’t ignore. Your car’s gearshift is needs lubrication and could stop working very soon.
Whistling sounds from Under the Hood
Do you hear whistling under the hood? Check for vacuum leaks in the engine.
Off Beat Rhythm from the Engine
At the time you may find that your car engine is not vibrating and giving the usual sound that it does. Rather, it is the usual sound, mixed with an off-beat sound. It is highly possible that the engine is misfiring. The spark plugs need to be checked. Turn of the engine and wait for it to cool down. Check the wiring around the spark plugs. If you can’t find anything wrong, you need to remove the spark plugs and see if they are cleaned.
If the spark plugs are burned, then they need to be replaced.
Rumbling Behind the Car
Rumbling emitting from the rear of the car indicates a problem with the exhaust pipe, catalytic converter or a car joint. This is not something to be taken lightly.
Clicking from the Engine
This is a sign that the oil in your engine is low. If you ignore this, you’re raking up the costs in the next maintenance check of your car.
There are a dozen more weird and unexpected sounds you could hear from your car. If you don’t know what they are about, get your car checked with the garage. These are warning sounds that something is wrong with your car.
