Why do I hear a rattle when I accelerate?

You usually hear this noise when accelerating the vehicle. Most people call this a pinging or rattling sound. This noise is caused by an air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder being ignited prematurely by the heat of compression as the piston is moving up on the compression stroke.

Why does my car rattle when idle?

One common problem that will cause a rattle at idle is a failing hydraulic valve lifter. The lifters are small parts that open and close the engine valves, activated by oil (hydraulic) pressure. If you hear a “clack-clack” kind of rattle when you start your car’s engine, it could be a sign of piston slap.

When I press the gas my car makes a noise?

There are a few things that could cause noise while operating your gas pedal. Potential issues could be a vacuum leak, exhaust system leak, or even a problem with the gas pedal or throttle cable.

What is the rattling noise in my car?

If a rattling sound is coming from directly underneath your car, that’s a strong sign that something is wrong with your exhaust system. Other sounds usually aren’t as serious and may involve replacing the muffler or a corroded pipe section. Under the hood, rattling noises suggest the water pump is ready to fail.

Why is my car making a rattling noise while in park?

There are several causes for the engine to rattle while idling. With your car, the heat shield or an under engine shield is most likely. The other causes are the AC compressor clutch, idler pulley, or belt tensioner. When the heat shields become loose, they can make a flapping noise when the vehicle is moving.

What’s the rattling noise in my car?

When do you hear a rattling sound in your car?

When driving at slow speeds over bumpy terrain, there is a metallic rattling sound coming from the front driver’s side wheel well. This noise can best be hear at low speeds and only happens when driving over a pothole or bumpy terrain. My car has 18500 miles.

What should I do if my lift makes a rattling noise?

A front end inspection on a lift would be the best way to identify the noise of the loose or broken component. This could be a number of things, but the first things I noticed is the age and mileage of your car. It should still be under warranty. I recommend taking it to the dealer for this repair.

Why does my front suspension make a rattling noise?

A rattling noise in that area can be a number of things including bad struts, timing chain issue, or bent suspension components. You should have the front suspension sway bar bushings or link arms inspected for loose or worn components and repaired as needed.

Why does my catalytic converter make a rattling noise?

The converter can be damaged by thermal shock or an impact, which can cause part of its internal structure to break off and cause a rattle. In extreme cases, this can sound like a box of rocks being shaken. The converter doesn’t fail by itself; something has to cause it to fail, and that should be identified before it is replaced.

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Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it?

An engine rattling noise, or a clicking sound in an engine, can spring up from a number of sources. Whether it’s engine knocking when accelerating or some kind of spark knock or just a general engine noise, some are more serious than others, but there’s one thing that’s true of them all: it’s never good to leave it alone.

What does it mean when your engine rattles when idle?

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Why does my GMC Yukon make a rattling sound?

I have a 96 GMC yukon with 160k miles and I hear a rattling sound whenever I go uphill or accellerate quickly (i.e. getting on to the highway). These are the only times it happens. I can rev the engine in park or neutral and cannot hear the rattling. Anyone know what’s causing this? 160K? Congratulations!