Does your car sound different than it has before? Is there a sound you’ve noticed for a while and ignored? Listening to your car is actually very important as the sounds it makes can be a clue that something is not right.
1. Squealing or Grinding Brakes A common noise that a car makes could be related to your brakes. Squealing or grinding sounds can be due to the brake pads or shoes being worn down. In other words, your car may not have enough brake pad thickness to keep the metal components from touching. If you catch this early, you may only need to replace the pads. However, unsolved brake problems can cause brake failure, as the components of the brakes touching directly can damage the discs. When brake parts are worn out, they’ll lose effectiveness to the point where they might fail completely. Once this level of damage occurs, your braking system may become unsafe and unpredictable. Other causes may include brake callipers that were incorrectly mounted or have somehow come loose.
2. Hissing or Chirping Engine Hissing sounds coming from your engine can suggest that it is overheating, or the exhaust system or catalytic converter is plugged. A hiss may also point out a vacuum that has leaked. Noises can also be due to engine fluids leaking into hot exhaust parts. This could cause damage to your engine and are also dangerous fire hazards. Chirping sounds can suggest that the timing or serpentine belt in the engine has become loose or damaged. Some automotive belts can be adjusted, whilst others must be replaced. If left unaddressed, these engine issues will become worse which could be a danger to your safety and will inevitably end up costing more to repair.
3. Rattling Wheels/ Steering Wheel The rattling noise in your car wheels could indicate that something isn’t right with the way they are attached to the car. For example, a lug nut may have come loose and started rattling as the wheel turned around. Noises from your steering wheel may indicate low power steering fluid or damage to a component in the steering column. Issues with these car components can make the vehicle harder to manoeuvre as the problem develops, making your vehicle dangerous to you and other cars on the roads.
4. Rumbling/ Exhaust pops If your car sounds like it is rumbling when you accelerate, there could be a hole in your muffler. Although holes in your muffler are not detrimental to car performance, they are dangerous since they may allow dangerous fumes to leak into the passenger compartment. A popping noise can also indicate that there are leaks in the fuel injector, resulting in engine damage or increased fuel consumption and poor emissions.
5. Whirring Acceleration Worn-out universal joints, parts needing lubricant, or a faulty torque converter are all causes of engine whirring when your car is speeding up. In addition to its many gaskets, hoses and wires, your car’s engine also has several rotating belts. Over time, these belts can stretch or crack as they circulate at high speeds around a system of pulleys which can be another cause of the whirring sound. It is important to check this noise out because replacing worn out parts can prevent severe problems from occurring. Noises can give you great clues as to what issues your car is facing and can help indicate what aspects of your vehicle need altering. Never ignore a noise emitted from your car no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, as it is always better to be safe rather than sorry.
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Turn the wheel wrench anti-clockwise and loosen the nuts to the point where they can be turned by hand (be warned – they may be tough to loosen).
However, don’t remove them completely yet.
4. Jack the car up
All cars have dedicated jacking points – consult your handbook to see where these are.
Aim to position the jack at the side of the car, close to the punctured wheel.
Placing a small plank of wood under the jack will help keep it stable.
Raise the car slowly until the flat tyre is 10-15cm off the ground.
5. Take out the flat tyre
Fully loosen and remove the wheel nuts, then gently pull the tyre towards you until it comes free.
Place it flat on the ground.
6. Mount the spare wheel
Slide the spare wheel onto the protruding hub bolts, or in line with the wheel nut slots (warning: it’s heavy to lift it off the ground to do this).
Replace the wheel nuts and tighten them by hand.
7. Lower the car and tighten the bolts
Use the jack to drop the car down slightly, so that the spare tyre is in contact with the ground.
Now use the wrench to fully tighten the wheel nuts.
8. Fully lower the car
Bring the car fully down to earth and remove the jack.
Consider giving the wheel nuts a final check for tightness.
Stow the jack and the other tyre in the boot, along with the rest of your equipment.
Note: if your car has a space saver, the old wheel will take up more space in the boot.
9. Check the spare tyre pressure
If you have one, use a tyre pressure gauge to check the spare wheel is fully inflated.
Alternatively, drive carefully to a petrol station and use the gauge there.
Pump up the tyre to the recommended pressure – as detailed in the handbook – if necessary.
10. Take your punctured tyre for repair
Visit a garage or tyre fitters at the first opportunity and give them your punctured wheel.
They will advise whether to repair or replace it.
Don’t drive on a space-saver spare wheel for longer than is strictly necessary – they are only intended for emergencies.
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