Whistling noise?

[Tauni]

I was unsure where this would belong, but when I hit the gas, even the slightest bit, I hear a wierd whistling noise. It doesn't sound to dangerous, and I don't really know how to describe it, just as a sort of low pitched whistle. I was wondering what it might be, if its normal, and if it needs attention?

[JET]

It's your turbo! Did you get one of those electric superchargers from Ebay?

Without a better description it will be hard to diagnose. I would guess it is something on the front of the engine, alternator, water pump, A/C compressor, etc.

[Tauni]

Hmm, I'm not sure I can give you a better description. It's like a sucking/whistling noise. I know its coming from the engine, I'm just not sure where. Like I said it only happens if I hit the gas.

Pfft, I wish it was the turbo! :(

[Outlaw1]

I know this sounds like a smartass comment... Set the parking brake, open the hood, start the engine, operate the throttle by hand and listen to where the noise is coming from. Sounds like a vacuum leak.

[Tauni]

Hmm, Guess I didn't think about that. I'll give it a try and let you know what I find!

[Tauni]

That plan failed. Here's a part I forgot about: It only does it after I've been driving awhile. Especially if I am on the highway. So when I went out and did that, I got nothing. Guess this is going to be a little hard to figure out...

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

Not really. Think about it. Drive the car for awhile, then stop and move the throttle manually lol. It's probably a belt.

[Tauni]

But if it was a belt wouldn't it be doing it constantly, not just when I hit the gas?

I'll try that anyways.

[dsmberge]

My car did it when my turbo went bad. i would drive to work (30 mins on the highway) and about half way there it would make this wurring noise. What happned was once the oil got hot and lost its viscosity the berrings did not like it. eventually it siezed up and i quickly figured out the problem.

[GVR-4579]

dsmberge you failed to read that her car is not turbo, i would guess that it could be a vaccum leak or maybe your intake, you dont see anything unusual looking under the hood? Oh yea and i have a great idea, get someone to drive your car for you and you can ride under the hood and look for it.....oh wait, thats a horrible idea besides the fact that you would probly be cooked alive its just plain stupid, well good luck with that problem, if you stop down at Mcdonalds we could probly look at it for you>

Erik