**A Troubleshooting Guide to Car Noises**

When it comes to car maintenance, one of the most frustrating issues to deal with is mysterious noises coming from under the hood. A four by four sounds like the front left when you go over bumps, and trying to get a repair can be a nightmare. In fact, I've had experiences where they failed to identify the issue and fix it. Even if you're lucky enough to have a warranty that covers repairs, it's often a challenge to get them to take responsibility.

For instance, I recently tried to get my car repaired under warranty, but the repair shop couldn't identify the source of the noise. The mechanic told me that they wouldn't be able to fix it because the warranty had expired. It was frustrating, but I didn't give up. Instead, I decided to try and troubleshoot the issue myself.

I started by jacking up my car and pulling on the wheel to see if anything clanked. I looked for any signs of metal rubbing against each other, which would indicate where the noise was coming from. However, I couldn't seem to find anything out of the ordinary. So, I decided to invest in some listening devices that can help pinpoint the source of the noise.

These devices are called listening sensors, and they come in a range of prices, from $80 to $280. You can place them all over your car to detect where the noise is coming from. For example, you could attach one to your tire, another to your wheel well, and another to your engine block. By moving each sensor around until it picks up the loudest noise, you can start to narrow down the source of the issue.

One thing that's worth noting is that not all car noises are created equal. Some, like creaks and groans, are usually due to wear and tear on suspension components or other mechanical parts. However, others can be more serious issues, like worn-out ball joints or damaged tie rods. That's why it's essential to listen carefully and try to identify the source of the noise.

**Tips for Troubleshooting Car Noises**

If you're dealing with a mysterious car noise, here are some tips that might help:

* **Listen carefully**: Take your time to listen to the noise and try to pinpoint where it's coming from.

* **Use listening sensors**: These devices can be incredibly helpful in identifying the source of the noise.

* **Jack up your car**: If you're still unsure about the location of the noise, try jacking up your car and pulling on the wheel to see if anything clanks.

* **Check for metal rubbing**: Look for any signs of metal rubbing against each other, which would indicate where the noise is coming from.

**What Not to Buy: A Warning About Older Cars**

If you're in the market for a new car, be careful not to buy an older model that may have some hidden issues. I recently talked about buying a 2013 Plus ats or CTS, but I wouldn't advise it due to GM's questionable quality standards.

While it's true that many car parts can be easily replaced and maintained, electronic components can be a different story altogether. Modern cars are increasingly reliant on complex computer systems, which can be prone to glitches and failures. Even if you have experience working with electronics, diagnosing these issues can still be a challenge.

**The Case of the Faulty CVT Transmission**

In some cases, car manufacturers may intentionally limit the lifespan of certain components, like CVT transmissions, to encourage customers to come in for repairs earlier. This is the case with Nissan's popular Rogue and Pathfinder models from 2014-2018, which can develop transmission issues around the 50,000-mile mark.

If you're one of these owners, be sure to check your warranty status quickly, as the deadline for repairs is March 22nd, 2022. Even if you've already passed that date, it's worth exploring options for getting your transmission fixed or replaced.

**Snowmobiles: A Fun and Practical Alternative**

Finally, let's talk about snowmobiles. As I mentioned earlier, there are some fantastic electric snowmobiles on the market that don't make a bunch of noise and won't leave you smelling like gasoline. One company that stands out is Tiger Atlas EV, which produces full-size adult-sized snowmobiles with insane acceleration.

These snowmobiles come equipped with permanent electronic motors and can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour in just 2.9 seconds. While they may not be designed for long-distance travel (the range is around 60 miles), they're perfect for short trips on the slopes or trails.

So, if you're looking for a fun and practical way to enjoy the winter outdoors, consider investing in an electric snowmobile like Tiger Atlas EV. Just remember, these machines are not just toys – they require regular maintenance and care to keep them running smoothly.

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mean they put too much in these electronic vehicles a lot of crap you don't really need but oh it's the future we need to put this in this net and then guess what happens it breaks and they're breaking already and they just started making it well yes they're now making electric snowmobiles there's a farmer moses said i guess he said it after he parted the red sea why is my car going into limp mode when it gets cold outside i got no seven ford freestyle hundred nineteen thousand miles drops below freezing it'll start and go into limp mode sometimes you have to warm it up for 15 minutes i spend a thousand bucks on a mechanic so i can't figure it out obviously they're not very good mechanics when it gets below freezing has to get extra fuel fuel injectors odds are that system's not working correctly an easy idea but they're very complex when they're actually running because they run through a computer system when it's really cold the sensor tells the computer it's really cold so the computer has to send extra electrical pulses to the fuel injectors so let's say they normally spray each spray for 3.2 milliseconds maybe it's got to go 4.2 milliseconds spray it in to make it run if anything in that system isn't working it's going to go in limp home mode and the guys you're dealing with obviously aren't very good mechanics you paid a thousand bucks they didn't fix anything they didn't analyze they did the old let's guess and see what's wrong a real mechanic like myself they'd have to tell you give me that car for a few days because it's got to be cold outside and i'm going to have to test in the morning i can't test again until the next morning i put all my fancy scan tools on memorize it while i'm starting it and run it i can see exactly what's going wrong by analyzing the data i'd see what the milliseconds of the fuel injectors were when it was cold what it was when they warmed up i could see what part wasn't working you need to find a better mechanic is what it basically comes down to that can analyze all that stuff to see what's wrong with the cold start system ellie says i have a service dad problem help me i've replaced my thermostat four times in two years now it stays open or the inside of it came loose i replaced it everything's fine for four months and spoke again i can tell you it's wrong because i fix cars that way the thermostat you said is broken sometimes the gasket comes up what's happening is your service that housing's warped thermostat goes in the housing bolts on the top if the housing is warped it's not sealing it right it'll work for a while but then eventually it comes loose and comes out i don't know uh what kind of car you have but a lot of the cars these days the stupid thermostat housing is made out of plastic and of course it will work back in the day it was almost an impossibility because it was a cast iron thermostat housing and cast iron sitting there on coolant isn't generally going to warp cast iron is pretty warpage free at the temperature of coolant you know you got to heat it up with a torch but the plastic stuff yeah it will work get a new thermostat housing put a new gasket in and you'll thank me because then it won't keep going out it's got to be warped somehow because it's probably a plastic one james r says my icy only works when it's cold outside oh seven highlander it only works when it's cold when it's warm the ac light blinks it may not be working at all you said it only works when it's cold outside friend of mine was an ac expert he got called to go to a guy's house in suburban houston because the guy said my freezer is cool but it's not cold so the guy goes in the freezer was in his garage which was detached didn't have heat or anything so when it was cold outside was cold inside the garage right so this friend of mine goes the company was paying him to check it out he looks at the freezer and he takes the panel off he looks inside and there's no compressor inside they built it without a caprese and of course it was cool because it was cold outside when he put a motor in then it actually worked but maybe yours isn't working at all only two things that'll do that if you're low on refrigerant put it in great that fixes the whole problem but since that light's flashing more often your compressor's shot the light flashes because the clutch isn't moving unless it's low on refrigerant that means that the clutch is shot and i never advise replacing the clutch on a toyota compressor replace the whole compressor because the clutch and the compressor work together and for the clutch's worn the compressor is probably wearing out and then it burns the clutch out you put a new clutch on the new clutch will burn out too i'd replace the whole thing but check to see if it's loan refrigerant first depaul says are toyota cvt transmissions different than others i got a 2022 corolla base there's nothing wrong i told you the cvt transmission is the same as other ones or are they different they're all slightly different they all have their own patents toyota makes and designs their own cvts honda makes and designs their own cvts and they do a really good job and you just bought a 2022 corolla with 3000 miles that's one of the best ones out there because they have what are called launch gears they start up on a gear then they slip back to the cvt once you get accelerating at a certain speed so they have the advantage of a gear to take off but then cvt for good gas mileage they get phenomenal gas mileage my son owner wants them he loves it gets great gas mileage has good pickup they do make their own and there's so many different designs of cvt transmissions everybody's got patents they all got their own designs but really as far as i'm concerned the best ones in the world are the toyota and the honda cvts the late model ones they really know what they're doing when they built those things so far i haven't seen any of them brick 1980 389 says my tacoma the front clank's gonna go over bunks 2017 four by four sounds like the front left when i go over bumps i tried to get a repair another toyota warranty but they failed to identify it and fix it i'm surprised there's any warranty that's you know you're talking about a five-year-old car normally they don't warranty anything that long something's clanking right you gotta figure out what jack it up pull on the wheel see if you can get anything clank then look if it's metal clanking you're gonna see shiny metal where it's wearing and clanking and rubbing now if you can't do that watch my video finding the source of car noises scotty watch it on youtube there's all kinds of listening devices you can buy anywhere from 80 bucks to 280 you put them all over the place so you find a mechanic like me that has one and you drive got six sensors put them all over keep clicking until you hear it the loudest you know that's next to where it is keep moving that one until you get the loudest noise you know that's the part that's making the noise it can be ball joints it can be tie rods it can be wheeled it can be tons of things you gotta pinpoint it down jack says our catalyst is expensive to maintain what if i maintain the car myself i'm looking to buy a 2013 plus ats or cts i wouldn't advise it because it's gm and the quality isn't all that good now when it comes to changing oils filters stuff like that even spark plugs you can easily do it yourself but those things don't wear out all that much the problem with the cadillac is when it does break down electronically those things are complicated now i've got a fifteen thousand dollar scan tool machine to work on them that does all kinds of bi-directional testing but you would need a lot of experience and uh say some a real weird electronic problem you would need like i have a digital storage oscilloscope and make waveform recordings then analyze the waveforms which you know even for me it's a pain in the butt and you would have no idea what those squiggly lines mean going up and down when they break they cost a fortune you're talking about buying a used one i would say no if you value your money don't buy it they're money pits get your cvt transmission fixed in your nissan you can get up to five grand from nissan but the deadline is 3 22 22. so if you have a 2014 to 2018 rogue 2015-2018 pathfinder or 2015 infiniti qx60 you better check up fast to see if you can get some money back or get your transmission fixed because a lot of them did break check it out you only have until 3 22 22. after that it's one of those you know it's ridiculous if they have a suit where somebody wins why is there a time limit anybody that bought it should be able to get it fixed anytime right but they put a time of it because there's lawyers involved they don't want to paddle anything out so they'll say well you're getting to this date i'd be surprised if they give you two days on some of those lawyers work but if you own one definitely check it out now for it's too late in northern vermont that's testing them up for these companies it's called tiger atlas ev they made montreal make sense canadians making snowmobiles and this is a conventional adult-sized snowmobile not some kid's toy a real full-size one it has insane acceleration it goes zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds that's like a hellcat v8 engine although they're wheels on the ground this is on the snow it feels a lot faster on the snow believe me there's 120 horsepower permanent electronic motor built into it and since they're snowmobiles they're not that big they claim it has a range of about 60 miles now if you're going 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds it's not going to last 60 miles i can guarantee you that they say the range is 60 miles if you're driving it normally it is a lot lighter you know it's not a giant car that weighs 4 000 pounds it's a snowmobile if it weighed too much it would sink in the snow so now we got snowmobiles that don't stink make these horrible noises in our electric electric snowmobiles now there's something that kind of makes sense to me they don't smell they don't make a bunch of noise who wants to ride more than 60 miles on a snowmobile anyway should be freezing to that now that to me sounds like a good idea so if you never want to miss another one of my new car repair videos remember to ring that bell\n"