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SOUND
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POSSIBLE PROBLEM
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SOLUTION
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BACKFIRING
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Incorrect ignition timing, faulty ignition or leaking valves
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Have ignition and/or valves checked.
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CLATTER FROM ENGINE
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Insufficient engine oil.
Worn or badly adjusted valves.
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Insufficient engine oil.
Worn or badly adjusted valves.
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WHINING OR CHATTERING FROM ENGINE
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Starter motor problem, possibly a stuck gear in the starter.
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Refer to a mechanic as soon as possible.
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RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING
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Faulty ignition switch, wiring, solenoid or starter motor.
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Use higher grade of fuel.
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KNOCKING FROM ENGINE WHICH INCREASES WITH ENGINE SPEED
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Worn camshaft or cam followers.
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Refer to a mechanic.
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SCREECH UNDER ACCELERATION
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Slipping auxiliary drive belt/fan belt.
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Check/adjust belt or have a replacement fitted.
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SCREECH WHEN STEERING
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Power steering belt slipping.
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Check/adjust belt.
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MOAN FROM ENGINE WHEN STEERING
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Power steering fluid level too low.
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Top up power steering fluid level.
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ROAR OR RASP UNDER ACCELERATION
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Blown exhaust.
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Have exhaust checked.
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SQUEAL OR GROAN WHEN BRAKING
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Worn or defective brake components.
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Refer to a mechanic.
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HISS FROM ENGINE
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Leak from coolant or air/vacuum hoses.
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Refer to a mechanic.
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CLICKING FROM WHEELS
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Loose hubcap;
stone in hubcap, or stone lodged in tyre tread.
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Tighten hubcap;
remove stone
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