Whats that Funny Sound Coming from Under My Car?
Decide Whether to Keep Driving or Stop Immediately, with Some Simple “Sound” Tips! By Dave McDowell It happens all the time. You’re in the car and suddenly, “fwuup, fwuup, fwuup, fwuup”. What the heck? Is it serious? Should I stop, or can I get where I’m going, and worry about it later? Internet diagnosis is no substitute for having a real, live mechanic look at your car, but I can give you a few quick ideas to let you make a more informed choice about stopping or driving on when you hear an unusual noise. It may also help you to sound like you know what you’re talking about when you DO call the mechanic. This can help prevent repair rip-offs. Funny sound at the back of the car. From the rear, you get sounds related to TIRES, BRAKES, EXHAUST, FUEL PUMP, and sometimes (if the car is rear-wheel drive) from the DIFFERENTIAL (that big lump where axles from both rear wheels meet). Rhythmic “fwuup-fwuup” sounds that happen while the car is moving are usually tire related. (Look for lumps or
