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Why does my car make a popping sound when I accelerate?

Why does my car make a popping sound when I accelerate?

The “popping” and crackling sound from a car is normally unburnt fuel exiting the engine and being ignited in the hot exhaust system. It will sometimes be accompanied by flames from the exhaust. It will happen after a car has accelerated hard, and as the throttle is let off and the revs decrease.

The popping sound is certainly not metalic, it’s like a loud “PUFF” and seems to come from the air cleaner connection, the car struggles at the same time to accelerate, which seem to cause the check engine light to come on. With a gentle press of the pedal the speed will increase, but slowly.

Is it normal to make noise when accelerating?

There are noises that are normal on acceleration. The best way to know if the noise is normal is simply if you have heard the noise before. You have probably driven, or at least ridden in cars for years.

What should I do if I hear a popping sound in my engine?

Check for engine codes that may indicate the problem. Run a good quality fuel injection cleaner. Check your spark plugs. Inspect your spark plug wires. Test your engine compression. If the popping sound is more rhythmic and occurs more frequently as you rev the engine, you may want to look for an exhaust leak.

Why does my car make a rumbling noise?

The exhaust system carries the exhaust gases from the front of the car to the rear. They are designed this way so you don’t inhale the exhaust fumes and also to quiet the noise engines make. A leak anywhere in this system makes a rather distinct rumbling noise.

There are noises that are normal on acceleration. The best way to know if the noise is normal is simply if you have heard the noise before. You have probably driven, or at least ridden in cars for years.

Why does my car make a popping sound when I Turn on the AC?

Low rumbles from the tailpipe, a soft rhythmic hum from the engine compartment, even a slight thunk sound when you first turn on your air conditioner–these are all good news. On the other hand, there are also lots of sounds that you never want to hear coming from under the hood. One of these not so welcome noises is a popping sound.

Why does my front suspension make a popping noise?

When CV joints start to wear, they will bind up on acceleration especially in a turn. This causes a popping sound in the front suspension that can transfer to the vehicle. – Learn More

How to find out why my engine is making popping noises?

1 Check for engine codes that may indicate the problem. 2 Run a good quality fuel injection cleaner. 3 Check your spark plugs. 4 Inspect your spark plug wires. 5 Test your engine compression.

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Ruth Doyle