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 ...

I have a 2015 GMC Silverado with the 6.2-litre engine. It has recently developed a tapping sound (like a bad lifter). Having done some research, it looks as if this model with this engine has a bad ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

My engine has developed a strange ticking sound. Its whisper-quiet before an oil change, and then makes a loud tapping after a new filter and fresh oil. This cycle has been going on for about 20,000 ...

The 1.3L engine in a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The NHTSA opened an investigation into engine failures in December 2023 after receiving questionnaires from owners alleging engine knocking noises and/or metal ...

Car problems can start with a bang or some variation of the worst noise you can imagine. There could be a clunk and a shudder from the transmission, or sudden banshee-like squeals from the depths of ...