3 Reasons Your Car is Whining

Your car could be making these noises for a plethora of reasons. However, when you begin to hear these noises during acceleration, it is mainly due to these three main reasons. There are typically three main reasons why your car might be making a whining noise, these include:

• Transmission Issues
• Power Steering Problems
• Engine Problems

Power Steering Problems

Does the noise occur when you move your steering wheel? Then this could be the culprit. The belt in your steering wheel could have come loose and this could be the reason for the whining noise. If this is the case, it is simple to have this belt tightened.

The whining sound could also be caused by a leak within your power steering system. t is evident that power steering fluid is responsible for assisting the steering rack, pinon, and allowing the hydraulic pistons to operate. Without this precious fluid, your systems cannot fully function and this greatly increases the amount of effort required to even turn your wheel.

In more modern vehicles, these systems have been improved to function with gears, speed sensitivity, and some are even computerized. Despite these very modern advancements in steering, your car will still require fluid and maintenance to ensure that they function correctly.

Related: My Car is Hard to Steer

Engine Problems

Your engine is a complex system and it is the “heart and soul” of your car. Without this powerful component, your car will not run. That is why it is best to make sure that the necessary maintenance is performed to ensure proper engine care.

There are numerous problems within could lead to a whining sound to come from your car. However, it can be hard to say exactly what the problem is without a thorough inspection and knowing the make and model of your car’s engine.

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Total Car Care with AAMCO Colorado

There is never a sure fire way to diagnose a strange noise coming from your car without an full Vehicle Courtesy Check. Your car is a huge machine made up of numerous complex mechanisms. If you begin to hear a strange noise, such as whining when you accelerate make sure to record when you think you heard it start, how often you hear it, where you think its coming from and anything else noteworthy about the sound. Having this information will help your mechanic diagnose your problem.

Is your car making a strange noise? Don’t wait – schedule your appointment with one of AAMCO Colorado’s 14 Front Range locations today.

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