Eager to level up your car ownership skills? Explore these five common engine noises that require immediate attention if you hear them. One of the benefits of hearing a noise coming from your engine is knowing that a trustworthy service center is just around the corner, local to Mineral Point and Galina, IL.
Grinding
One of the most dire sounds one can hear from their engine while driving is a grinding noise. This is more common if you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission than an automatic transmission, but regardless, grinding, especially grinding with jerking sensation as you're driving, certainly means you need to get your vehicle looked at by an expert.
Hissing
Hissing is most commonly a sign or symptom of an overheating engine and therefore needs to be looked at immediately as well. As you might imagine overheating in your engine is a major safety concern, and we highly encourage you to bring your car into Virtues Motors.
Squealing
Squealing is a rather common sound to come from your vehicle and may not be related to your engine at all. Squealing is typically an issue with your brakes, brake rotors, brake pads, or a combination of those parts of your vehicle and should be looked at sooner rather than later, as your brakes are one of the essential functions of your vehicle.
Knocking or Pinging
Some drivers may perceive this common noise as a knock while others perceive it as a ping. Still, it usually means the same thing. We think you will appreciate the simplified solutions we have for this type of engine noise, which is typically just the cause of an air filter or a part within the engine that needs replacing.
Popping
Most commonly, popping sounds come from your muffler being damaged or worn down to the point that there are holes in it and loud noises are coming from beneath your vehicle. You will need a muffler replacement as soon as possible, but we make that process simple.
If you're a Lena, IL driver who is heard any of these noises, please don't hesitate to visit our service and parts center close to you. We have simplified coupon and savings opportunities so that you can save a little cash on your vital engine repair. Book an appointment with us today.