Q: There is a tapping sound coming from the engine of my vehicle. How do I go about diagnosing what this might be and how much a repair would cost? A: A repair technician will use a mechanic’s ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

QUESTION: I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue with 47,000 miles. It started to make a tapping noise. It goes away in a few minutes. I went to the Buick service department, and they claim all GM engines do ...

My Subaru Impreza – ‘03 RS model (2.5l) - has begun to make a knocking noise (similar to a diesel engine) during start up in the morning. It slowly fades as the car warms up. The only think I can ...

My Mk5 Volkswagen Golf, with hybrid stage two turbo, was making a whistling noise. It's now stopped and won't restart, plus lost all oil. The exhaust shows signs of oil in end pipes. What could this ...

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Well we would suggest that you remove the rocker cover and investigate the noise, ie check to see if all valves are operating correctly. If all okay then it maybe that one of your sensors is faulty, ...

Hi Paul, I enjoy reading your articles. My 1.3CC petrol Toyota Corsa 1997,E-EL51 produces a tapping sound when I start it in the morning. The sound reduces when the dashboard oil goes off. My mechanic ...

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has ...

I drive a 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD. I hear some knocking when I start the engine. It eventually becomes relatively quiet after a minute or two. Would it be a good idea to start using synthetic oil ...