Q: When the car reaches 54km, 76km, or 101km. to 108 km - there is a steady drone noise. Above or below numbers given it goes away

asked by on October 04, 2016

speeds given above are the loudest. Rpm of the motor is at 1500 rpm and 2000 rpm

My car has 3914 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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