At Fuel Express, we know that it can be frustrating trying to figure out what’s wrong with your car – especially if all you hear is a sound. Our fleet fuel card company has compiled a list of common sounds with their common diagnoses to help start you down the path of repair:
Grinding
If you hear: Grinding brakes
Then it may be: Worn-out pads
If you hear: Grinding while shifting gears
Then it may be: A worn-out clutch
If you hear: Grinding when turning the wheel
Then it may be: Clock spring issues
Whining/Squealing
If you hear: Whiny tires when you turn a corner
Then it may be: Worn-out wheel bearings
If you hear: Squealing tires when you turn a corner
Then it may be: Tires low in air
If you hear: Screeching under the hood
Then it may be: A loose or worn-out belt
Knocking/Clunking
If you hear: Metal knocking into metal when you go over bumps
Then it may be: Worn-out shocks
If you hear: Clunking when gears change
Then it may be: Worn-out joints
If you hear: Engine popping
Then it may be: Bad spark wires or a dirty air filter
Hissing/Growling
If you hear: Hissing beneath the hood
Then it may be: A vacuum leak
If you hear: A growling air conditioner
Then it may be: A worn-out compressor
If you hear: Growling underneath the hood
Then it may be: A transmission problem
Other Noises
If you hear: Clicking while you idle
Then it may be: Your engine needs oil
If you hear: Buzzing or scraping from the transmission
Then it may be: Your transmission needs new fluid
If you hear: Pinging in the engine
Then it may be: Engine overheating
In addition to regular maintenance, there are a few other things you can do to improve your fleet efficiency, such as invest in fleet fuel cards from Fuel Express and implement GPS tracking solutions. Talk to us today to learn more.
