Sometimes your Acura may require professional attention between services. If you spot potential trouble, take your Acura to the dealership to be diagnosed by a factory-trained Acura technician.
If there's a problem, you'll usually see, hear, or feel it. Here are some tips on identifying potential symptoms.
Suspicious Sounds
Peculiar noises are often an early warning sign. Listen to them closely - you may avoid costly repairs. Here are some common sounds and their meanings:
- Click (a rhythmic tapping, similar to the click of a retractable ballpoint pen)
- Loose hubcap; worn wheel bearing; bent or loose fan blade; low engine oil level.
- Clunk (a dull banging or thump, as if something were being dropped)
- Loose or worn universal joint or rear differential; low transmission fluid.
- Knocking (a pounding or banging, as though two objects hit together)
- Light knocking or "pinging" — fuel octane may be too low. Check your Owner's Manual for recommended octane level. Heavy knocking could indicate a bad connecting rod or worn crankshaft main bearing.
- Screech or squeak (scraping metallic sound, often continuous)
- Worn brake pads or other brake problems.
- Squeal (high-pitched whine, as if something is tearing)
- Underinflated tires, misaligned wheels; loose or worn power steering fan or air conditioning compressor belt.
- Thud (low-pitched metallic thumping)
- Loose exhaust pipe; worn crankshaft bearing.
If you think you have a problem, bring your Acura to your dealer for service. Filling out the Service Visit Preparation Form prior to your service will help to further pinpoint the problem.
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