Q: Odd wistling noise about above 2 rpms my cats are going can it be that .

asked by on July 14, 2017

Odd wistling noise above 2 rpms my cats are going but idk if they would cause a high pitched wistle noise sound is generated more from underneath the car

My car has 1400000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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