So what's this noise?
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So what's this noise?
Just got my car back from dealer - all new fluids/seals in the rear where needed - ready to go. After about 300 miles on the freeway I pull in for a pit stop and at parking lot speeds near the pumps I hear what seems to be some kind of whistling noise. Can't really tell where it's coming from.
It's consistent.
Not affected by engine RPM, in or out of gear, AC on or off.
I can hear it in the cabin but haven't been able to pick it up outside the car.
All readings are normal. Car's running fine.
Any ideas appreciated. We're a long way from home ...
It's consistent.
Not affected by engine RPM, in or out of gear, AC on or off.
I can hear it in the cabin but haven't been able to pick it up outside the car.
All readings are normal. Car's running fine.
Any ideas appreciated. We're a long way from home ...
Melting Slicks
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Sounds like the air pump(smog pump)...mine does it all the time, would not worry about it. Pumps air into exhaust to lessen the pollution readout at tailpipe. The sound is a whistle sound drivers side front of engine. Safe journey.
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Thanks, really appreciated.
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I think El Original nailed it. Believe it is the whistle-like sound I hear when first starting the car that, as Trios says, is supposed to run for only a few seconds.
We're in Birmingham and planning to visit Barber Motorsports Park museums today but think we'll visit Barber Chevrolet first.
In case it really is a "muffler bearing ..."
We're in Birmingham and planning to visit Barber Motorsports Park museums today but think we'll visit Barber Chevrolet first.
In case it really is a "muffler bearing ..."
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