Q: engine sound
When i accelerate on pass the 40mph, the car engine makes a weird grinding sound and when i let go of the gas it stops, when i keep it steady the car makes not grinding sound, only when i accelerate
My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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