Common questions

Why does my car make a tapping noise?

Why does my car make a tapping noise?

Re: the tapping. It’s probably not hurting the engine. A little extra valve clearance or some piston slap will make this noise, which can be disconcerting, but no measurable harm is done. You might do well to reconsider using the 5W40 oil and the additive.

Where does the clicking sound come from when you pedal?

noises can come from anywhere . don’t be fooled into thinking its the pedals. try the seatpost and seat bolts are tight. the clamp where the handlebars clamp onto the stem. i had an anoying creak/click from the pedal area and narrowed it down to the handlebars!!. a quick nip and hey presto. sorted.

Why does my computer make a loud noise when it starts up?

This doesn’t happen every time the computer starts up. It’s a loud fan-like noise – seems to be coming from the back left corner (by the power button). Want to find out what part is malfunctioning, any help would be appreciated. Youtube below shows it happening. Solved! Go to Solution. 03-06-2017 02:06 AM

Why does my fuel pump make a tapping sound?

The most common cause of this is a leaking check valve in the fuel pump. The valve is basically a BB with a small spring which is designed to keep the BB on the ball seat when the engine is not running. Usual causes of a leaking check valve is debris, broken spring (very rare), or a worn or pitted check ball or ball seat.

Why does my water make a knocking noise when I Turn on the tap?

Knocking sound from the pipes in the wall when the water is running; Turning on the cold water tap at the sink produces a knocking sound; Most likely cause. High water pressure.

Re: the tapping. It’s probably not hurting the engine. A little extra valve clearance or some piston slap will make this noise, which can be disconcerting, but no measurable harm is done. You might do well to reconsider using the 5W40 oil and the additive.

Why do I hear a tapping sound on my phone?

If you hear unusual sounds, that may be a sign that someone is listening in on your calls. Some tapping devices use frequencies that are near the FM radio band. If your radio emits a high-pitched sound when it is set to mono and dialed to the far end of the band, your phone might be tapped and interfering with it.

When do you Know Your Phone is being tapped?

But if you’re encountering multiple red flags, then you may indeed have someone listening in on your calls. If you hear pulsating static, high-pitched humming, or other strange background noise when on voice calls, it may be a sign that your phone is being tapped.

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Ruth Doyle