Whirring, rattling, clanking, screeching, squealing, and grinding—All are sounds you might hear as the mileage adds up on your car. Chances are, you know the noises on your car well enough to know when it’s got a new one and if it’s worth diagnosing.
Sounds can mean there’s a broken or worn part that needs replacing, or that a part is starting to wear. They can also mean nothing, and may be a harmless peep that comes with time and age. Part of doing your own repairs means knowing how to diagnose issues. Of course, there is no guarantee a certain sound will point to a specific part, but it can help you narrow it down to some possibilities. From there, it may take some additional troubleshooting to find the cause.
This article covers some common sounds you may eventually hear on your car, where you’ll probably hear them, and what they might mean to help you with diagnosing noises on your car.
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