It has helped reduce the turning "clunk", though the front end still rattles over some kinds of bumps.Interesting that 17" wheels (on many of the '07 Malibus) require a restricted turning radius gear. Given that the Maxx already has a big turning circle with 16" wheels, the fact a ...
I went through 5 brake rotors, the engine would die out while going 60-70mph and start back up on its own, rattles everywhere, shift boot replaced a number of times, and yadda yadda yadda. I had over 35 repair orders within 6 months. I would like to see Kia go down, because they...
Considering how simple most of the fixes are for these unwanted rattles, standard maintenance checks should see you and your car experiencing many years of smooth motoring. But if your engine ever starts getting its rattle on, you now know what to look for! Subscribe to our Newsletter Get the...
so our advice is to buy locally when possible. This way you can ask the car dealer or seller to let you test drive the vehicle before you buy it. The drive should be long enough to get a good feel for how the vehicle starts, runs, handles, rides, brakes and accelerates. If somethin...
Also, after I had the front bearings changed, I noticed that the car now makes loud rattles whenever I hit potholes or unevenly paved roads. Also, when I turn, the right wheel makes a "thunk" sound. Did the mechanic damage the CV joint? Is the sound indigenous to the Focus? My ...
When the 3.4 engine leaks from the intake gasket, it's usually seen somehwere around 50 to 75k. By the way. The labor time (per Mitchell) shows 5 hours to do this job. 2 extra hours could mean the difference of $200 or more, depending on the shops rate. rattles Member Posts: ...
Rattles are aggravating and your sound may be coming from something other than the engine or tranny. You might also want to check things in your engine bay. There's an A/C line fitting up top, close to the firewall that can loosen and rattle against the firewall. Nissan has issued a...