Q: My cars makes a rhythmic tapping noise while idling and the noises accelerates and loud end when my rpms go up,
My car makes a very audible tapping noise when I'm idle and while I accelerate the noise quickens and loudens while my rooms go up. But while I coast or go on cruise the sounds is very tame, but while my foots on the pedal at all it sounds like hell, any ideas?
My car has 178000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Without listening to the noise myself and going on what you describe then I would have to say it is an engine piston rod knocking inside the motor. You should have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic listen to the noise and see if the engine needs internal repairs.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
My engine is knocking.
The noise you are hearing is a pretty common issue in these engines. The noise is caused by one or more of the cylinder head camstand cam followers along with the valve springs. This engine has high cam failures and...
Car cut off while driving
There are several parts that when they fail, will cause the engine to stall and not restart. The crankshaft position sensor, ignition control, module, and the fuel pump. The first two will set trouble codes in the computer to aid...
Brake lights not working
I would first recommend checking your brake fuse and light bulbs. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, or have issues, YourMechanic can send a mechanic out to your vehicle's location to inspect your brake light issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-is-not-working-inspection), and make...
Clutch pedal bottoming out
There could be a few different components behind the reason as to why your Ford Ranger's clutch pedal is going to the floor. The first two components to check are the clutch master and slave cylinder. If either or both...
Brakes pedal kicks back, abs light turns on and prevents gears to shift.
The warning light about the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is telling you it is activating. If this is happening on dry pavement, then it is likely a malfunction with the ABS. You definitely want to get this checked out ASAP....
Vehicle stalled while driving and will not restart
Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you will likely want to look into is the fuel on the spark plugs. It sounds like one of your fuel injectors may have failed. If they are leaking and too...
Radiator busted, car overheated, shut off, did I blow the motor ?
Hi There, Unfortunately, it sounds like your motor may have gotten hot and resulted in some kind of damage that caused it to lose oil pressure, which may have made the problem worse. As you know, there are generally two...
Bubbling behind dashboard when starting car
Hi There, It sounds like you may have air bubbles in your cooling system. Typically, this is easily fixed by having the cooling system flushed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-system-flush). The heater core is also located behind the dashboard in your vehicle which is...
Looking for inertia switch on a 2005 Kia Sorento
The inertia fuel pump cut-off switch should be located under the hood on or near the passenger side inner fender. If you think the switch might have tripped, push down in the center of the rubber that waterproofs the switch....
Related articles
The Best Used Cars to Buy for First Time Car Owners
Owning Owning your very first car is an exciting time in a person’s life. Likely you want to put a lot of thought and research into the process to ensure you get something that meets your needs, is fun to...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You’re an Electrician
As As an electrician, you have to haul around wiring, tools and equipment, and tons of supplies. You can’t get by with a small used car, or even a big one. What you probably need is a good used cargo...
The Top 5 Selling Cars in Arkansas in 2012
Arkansas, Arkansas, like many other states, has to deal with a wide range of weather, from the stifling to the icy. This means drivers need vehicles that can handle the heat while also helping them get through slippery conditions. In...
Browse other content
Estimates
Maintenance
Services