Is this the perspective you have concerning your
car or are you just being nonchalant because you should know that when a bird
flies without flapping its wings, doom is imminent? So, how do you know when
your car is flying without flapping its wings? Here are noises you should never
ignore from your used car in Calgary.
1. Hissing
Your vehicle shouldn't hiss no matter what because it usually means that one of the rubber hoses is cracked, has a hole, or has any other failure. With time, the hoses in your engine should get damaged but they can be easily replaced. However, figuring out exactly where the leak is coming from might be hard and you might need to call on our professional team at Double L Motors to help you fix that.
Hissing could also be caused by engine overheating, check the temperature gauge or see if steam is coming from the bonnet to confirm this. The ideal thing to do if this is the case is to wait for the engine to cool down and call a professional to fix it.
2. A Knocking Sound From the Engine
Now, engines may make a soft ticking sound due to their electrical system but these sounds are almost always inaudible. However, when a loud knocking sound comes from deep inside your engine, there is a need for lubrication and that's something you might also want to leave to the professionals.
3. Grinding Noise or Metallic Scraping When You Apply Your Brakes
Again, brakes also may sometimes make creaking noises when the pads are damp, and some types of brake pads (particularly the semi-metallic ones) may squeak when they are cold, but generally, brakes shouldn't make any sound when applied. What the noise means is, your brake pads are damaged and need professional attention.
4. A Rhythmic Squeak That Speeds Up As You Accelerate
You shouldn't enjoy good rhythms from your car when you accelerate. This means that your Universal Joint (U–Joint) is bad and your car will break down in a few hundred miles at most. A completely faulty U–Joint might be costly to fix, needless to say, it might cause an accident if it fails during motion.
5. A Shrieking Sound From Your Engine
This is different from a knocking sound that signals the need for lubrication, a shrieking sound from inside the engine usually means a serpentine belt issue. The rubber may be failing due to inadequate pressure being applied. It may be the belt slipping, and this needs to be attended to before it snaps or pops off entirely.
6. Loud Bangs From The Engine
Again, this is different from a knocking or shrieking sound, it is more like the sound of hitting a book on a plastic surface. It could mean an engine backfiring, which is usually caused by a clogged air filter that is preventing air from mixing with the fuel that is supplied to the engine.
Another option is a problem with the catalytic converter.
7. Any Noise When Changing Gears
Gear change should be smooth and noiseless, therefore any sound no matter how subtle or loud when changing gears is a bad sign and it could prove devastatingly expensive later in the future. It could be a damaged clutch or problem with the transmission system and should be examined without delay.
When you buy used cars in Calgary, it is important to be aware of what can go wrong. Cars are a very vital part of daily living and should be well taken care of to avoid unfortunate events. It will, therefore, be good advice that any sound you are not comfortable with from your car should be attended to by a trusted professional.