- Sound: Popping, sputtering, or knocking sounds from the engine.
- Cause: Faulty spark plugs, ignition wires, fuel injectors, or fuel pump.
- Potential Solutions: Replace the faulty parts.
Exhaust Leak
- Sound: Hissing or growling sounds from under the car.
- Cause: Damaged or loose exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe.
- Potential Solutions: Repair or replace the damaged exhaust components.
Loose Belts or Pulleys
- Sound: Squealing or grinding noises from the engine bay.
- Cause: Loose serpentine belt or pulleys.
- Potential Solutions: Tighten the loose belts or pulleys.
Wheel Bearings
- Sound: Humming or rumbling sounds from the wheels.
- Cause: Worn-out wheel bearings.
- Potential Solutions: Replace the worn-out wheel bearings.
CV Joints
- Sound: Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds from the wheels, especially when turning.
- Cause: Worn-out CV joints.
- Potential Solutions: Replace the worn-out CV joints.
Power Steering Pump
- Sound: Whining or squealing sounds from the engine bay, especially when turning the steering wheel.
- Cause: Low power steering fluid or faulty power steering pump.
- Potential Solutions: Add power steering fluid or replace the faulty power steering pump.
Driveline
- Sound: Clunking, grinding, or jerking sounds from underneath the car.
- Cause: Worn-out universal joints, driveshaft, or rear differential.
- Potential Solutions: Replace the worn-out driveline components.
Transmission
- Sound: Grinding or whining sounds from the transmission.
- Cause: Low transmission fluid or faulty transmission.
- Potential Solutions: Add transmission fluid or replace the faulty transmission.