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Why does my car squeak when I turn sometimes?

Why does my car squeak when I turn sometimes?

One common cause is low power-steering fluid, which affects how your steering wheel feels and sounds. A suspension or steering component that’s lost lubrication also could cause a squeak or squeal when you turn the steering wheel.

Why does my car make a squealing noise when I idle?

After driving for a while and then idling, I hear a squeal coming from the engine. It sounds like it is the fan clutch, and once I start driving, it goes away. It only starts doing this when the engine is hot. Hi there. A squealing noise is a common sign that the rotating parts such as your belts are slipping on their pulleys.

Why does my van make a puffing noise when idle?

Muffler is loud and the van jumps when in idle. When it jumps the muffler makes a puffing noise and smells. This may be related to a failing catalytic converter or potentially a dirty or failing idle air control valve.

Why is my hard drive Grinding when left idle?

The grinding happens to one drive at a time… and as soon as I do something on that drive, the activity stops, only to begin again if left idle for 10 seconds. Anyone else get this problem?

Why does my car make a squealing sound when I idle?

While the serpentine belt is off while you’re checking the idler pulley check the rotational sound of the these additional sources of a squealing or squeaking sound. Alternators are prone to this kind of failure due to the additional rotational speed of a smaller pulley the unit’s bearing can heat up causing the bearing failure.

What to do when your car engine is squealing?

Using a flashlight check the alignment of the belt as it pertains to the pulleys also check the tension of the belt by pushing downward on an open span. It should give a fair amount of resistance to the pressure and if not the tensioner has gone bad and needs replacement to correct the problem. Watch the Video!

How does the idle speed of a car work?

This valve is controlled by the vehicle’s computer which will adjust idle speed based upon other measurements such as engine temperature, intake air temperature and electrical system load or voltage. When you accelerate, the engine RPM increases, and as you let off the gas, the RPM slowly returns to the normal idling speed.

What makes an engine squeal or screech?

An engine squeal, screeching or squeaking noise is usually one of the few things that can be wrong. Within these noises are a few scenarios when these sounds present themselves; constant, intermitted, when the engine is cold or hot.

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Ruth Doyle