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Common Noises

To assist us in making a fast and accurate diagnosis of your vehicle’s condition, we ask that you use the following terms when describing a noise:

Whine ~ A high pitched sound, like an electric motor or drill.

Clunk ~ A metal-to-metal sound, like a hammer striking steel.

Growl ~ A low sound, like an angry dog.

Rattle ~ A sound like marbles rolling around in a can.

Grind ~ An abrasive sound, like a grinding stone.

Click ~ A light sound, like a ball point pen being clicked.

Knock ~ Like a knock on a door.

Hiss ~ Like air escaping from a balloon.

Hum ~ A sound like a bumble bee makes in flight.

Squeal ~ A high pitched sound, like fingernails on a chalk board.

Squeak ~ A sound like rubbing a clean window.

Boom ~ A sound like a drum roll or distant thunder.

Is the noise:

Constant

Occasional

Is the noise:

Rhythmic

Irregular

If the noise is not constant, please tell us when it happens:

Idle in drive

Idle in neutral

Back up

Drive slowly (0 to 5 miles per hour)

Medium speeds Range: From________mph to_________mph

Highway speeds Range: From________mph to_________mph

Turn left ________normal __________hard

Turn right __________normal ___________hard

Veer left

Veer right

Accelerate from a stop _________normal __________hard

Accelerate while already in motion _________normal _________hard

Decelerate

Maintain a steady speed

Hit a bump in the road

Hit a dip in the road

Drive on rough pavement

Drive on smooth pavement

Drive with the engine cold

                    Drive with the engine warmed up

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