Weird car sounds and what they mean

Have you ever gone to your auto mechanic and couldn’t describe an issue you’ve been having with your Clermont Toyota vehicle, so you started to mimic what your car has been sounding like? You’re not alone! For many people, who aren’t auto service experts, sounding out car sounds is the main way to communicate an auto service issues to your mechanic, but do they actually help? Sounds and feelings from your car can actually be helpful for you to see that there’s an issue with your vehicle and help you identify what it is and where it’s coming from. To help make sense of all the noise, Toyota of Clermont is here with a guide on car sounds and what they mean for your vehicle.

Car sounds explained

Squealing: A fairly common car sound that happens in many Clermont Toyota vehicles is squealing. Squealing can be the result of auto service issues like loose or worn belts, expiring brake pads, power steering issues, and so on. To make it easier to pinpoint, pay close attention to when the sound occurs in your vehicle and where it comes from.

Yawning: This sound most often occurs when turning your steering wheel. Yawning or groaning could be an indication of a power steering system issue.

Rear end rumble or roar: Typically, a roaring sound near the rear end of your car can be accompanied by a rumbling sensation in the driver’s seat. This car sound is likely an indication of exhaust system issues. While the noise may be annoying and might not be much of an issue to the typical Clermont Toyota driver, this could be a sign of an exhaust leak. Auto service issues like this may cause a loss in fuel efficiency or something as bad as a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin which can be fatal. Make sure to visit our auto service department at Toyota of Clermont to take care of this car sound and the underlying issue(s).

Flapping: If you turn on your AC and begin to hear a flapping sound, this could be an indication of a loose ventilation flap. While this car sound isn’t as serious as an exhaust system leak, the sound can get annoying over time.

Grumpy cat car sound: Yes, we know this is the name of an old meme, but your Clermont Toyota vehicle really can make a car sound that sounds something like a groaning or irritated cat. This will typically happen when starting the engine and could be an indication of an engine’s battery running out of power.

Auto service made easy at Toyota of Clermont

If you’ve been hearing sounds coming from your vehicle lately, it might be time to schedule your next auto service at Toyota of Clermont. Our expert auto service techs can help pinpoint where your car noises are coming from and what they mean. Give us a call at (352) 404 – 7000 to schedule an appointment today!