Before you head out on a summer RV trip, swing by Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair to have the RV inspected thoroughly. This is especially important if the engine is making strange noises. We will make certain that your RV is in the best shape possible so it will be safe and reliable throughout the road trip. The following are noises you should not hear coming from your RV’s engine.
Grinding
Grinding noises can be a dangerous sign that you have little to no oil circulating through the engine. This can be caused by a clogged oil filter. If it has been too long since you have had the RV’s oil changed, it’s crucial that you change it before the road trip. The grinding sounds that you hear are the parts grinding against each other without crucial oil lubrication.
Hissing
Another sound that you don’t want to hear from the RV is a hissing noise. This can point to a leaking vacuum hose or a fluid leak. Specifically, the vacuum hose will hiss as the vacuum pressure estates. In the case of a fluid leak, the fluid will sizzle and hiss when it drips on hot engine parts.
Knocking
Knocking noises coming from the engine indicate a problem in the cylinder block. You may have a detonation problem caused by low-octane fuel, worn spark plugs, or a lean fuel mixture. The engine may also knock if the pistons are banging inside of the cylinders because of worn rod bearings.
Popping
If your exhaust system is leaking, the RV may make popping noises. Specifically, the exhaust manifold or exhaust manifold gasket will make popping noises if either or leaking. Another thing that can make a popping sound is a leaking muffler. Finally, a clogged catalytic converter will pop.
Rumbling
Speaking of the catalytic converter, if someone steals your RV’s converter, the engine will rumble loudly the next time you fire it up. You will also hear loud rumbling when you accelerate the RV if there is a hole in the exhaust system’s muffler.
Squealing
Finally, the accessory belt in the engine of the RV can get too loose over time and start to squeal every time you fire up the RV. The problem may also lie with the accessory belt’s tensioner. Squealing noises have also been known to come from a faulty power steering pump.
Bring your RV to Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair in Eugene, OR, if the engine is making noises that it shouldn’t be making.