Sherri's Helpful Hints

CAR NOISES AND SOLUTIONS:

• BACKFIRING - Incorrect ignition timing, faulty ignition or leaking valves
  Have ignition and/or valves checked.
• CLATTER FROM ENGINE - Insufficient engine oil. Worn or badly adjusted valves.
  Add oil. Refer to a mechanic
• WHINING OR CHATTERING FROM ENGINE - Incorrectly tensioned camshaft drive belt. Refer to a mechanic as soon as possible.
• RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING - Wrong grade of fuel; engine overheating; engine needs decoke; incorrect ignition timing; ignition system fault.
  Use higher grade of fuel; Refer to a mechanic.
• KNOCKING FROM ENGINE WHICH INCREASES WITH ENGINE SPEED - Worn camshaft or cam followers.
  Refer to a mechanic as soon as possible.
• SCREECH UNDER ACCELERATION - Slipping auxiliary drive belt/fan belt.
  Check/adjust belt or have a replacement fitted.
• SCREECH WHEN STEERING - Power steering belt slipping.
  Check/adjust belt.
• MOAN FROM ENGINE WHEN STEERING - Power steering fluid level too low.
  Top up power steering fluid level.
• ROAR OR RASP UNDER ACCELERATION - Blown exhaust.
  Have exhaust checked.
• SQUEAL OR GROAN WHEN BRAKING - Worn or defective brake components.
  Refer to a mechanic.
• HISS FROM ENGINE - Leak from coolant or air/vacuum hoses.
  Refer to a mechanic.
• CLICKING FROM WHEELS - Loose hubcap; stone in hubcap, or stone lodged in tire tread.
  Tighten hubcap; remove stone.