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If your vehicle is making a whining noise, finding where and when the noise occurs will tell you everything you need to know about repairing the problem. The vast majority of vehicle issues that cause a squeaky, whining noise are essential to investigate since whining usually indicates there’s friction where there shouldn’t be. This can be potentially dangerous, so it’s important to get to the bottom of this. Here, we’ll help you isolate the sound so that you can find the source of the problem and take the appropriate steps to fix it.
This article is based on an interview with our automotive specialist, Ed Beery, owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- If your vehicle whines while turning, the power steering system is malfunctioning or you’re low on power steering fluid.
- If the whining only appears when you accelerate, the transmission is likely damaged.
- Whining while the car is idling points toward an oil pressure issue. You may have a leak or simply be low on oil.
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References
- ↑ https://autotrends.org/noise-when-turning-steering-wheel/
- ↑ https://grimmermotors.co.nz/car-whining-noise-repairs-hamilton/
- ↑ https://www.bellperformance.com/blog/diagnosing-common-engine-noises
- ↑ https://www.bellperformance.com/blog/diagnosing-common-engine-noises
- ↑ https://exminstergarage.co.uk/five-symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter/
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