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This may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at...

Hello. A wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) going bad will definitely cause a rumbling or droning sound as you describe. This will generally get worse as you accelerate as more force is exerted on the bearing and it is caused to turn...

The rumbling noise may be coming from the loose catalyst in the exhaust piping. It would need to be verified by a road test to listen to the noise. If the catalyst is breaking up in the exhaust then the...

You may have bent something on that side, notably a suspension part, HOWEVER the fact that you have the noise with the car stationary with the brakes applied is NOT consistent with damage to a suspension part. The car would...

Hello. I believe the circumstance you are experiencing is from a worn component in the rear end, such as a bad wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) or axle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement). I suggest that you have the rear end of the truck evaluated by...

The rumbling at low speeds may be coming from a tire. The squealing noise at full turn is most likely a serpentine belt for your power steering pump that needs to be adjusted or replaced. The sagging rear suspension could...

There can be multiple causes when dealing with a roaring or rumbling sound. A wheel bearing can cause a rumbling sound. When it comes to a rear end or differential it is important that all of the correct shims have...

I am from the deep south and do not see any snow, but have been in areas of heavy snow in my career. My first thought would be that the vehicle rear springs were subjected to being compressed for a...

Hi there. It would seem to be the right front wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) that is making the noise. The vibration could be from the drive shaft center support bearing being worn out. To check if the bearing is worn, push...

I would recommend checking all of the idler pulleys to be sure the bearings are freely spinning on them as these can sometimes wear badly when they are subjected to dirt and debris or severe weather conditions.

Hello. If there is a rumbling noise when you apply the brakes, there is certainly a problem with the brakes. From my experience, it is most likely a problem with the rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement) or rear drums (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-drum-replacement). It could be...

I would first try removing the accessory belt to pinpoint the issue. Once it's off, start the engine and check if the noise is still there. If it is gone then you'll know that the noise is one of the...

Hi there: What you're describing could be several issues ranging from clogged fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement) or dirty fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) to electronics related with a problem with the ignition coil or a sensor; even a vacuum leak. If you turn...

The AC could have a leaking compressor or condenser, and would need to be checked and tested for the failure. The exhaust rumbling may be the exhaust pipe rusted through. This is common on some of these cars, and would...

It sounds like you may be getting oil into the combustion chambers of your engine causing it to burn off in the exhaust. This is the white smoke you see. This may also be related to your idle issue as...