I have a problem

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I have a problem

Dinho
Member

232

01-01-2021, 08:39 PM

Ive started to notice that when driving at higher speeds (motorway) that the engine seems to be louder than normal, and there is also a bit of vibration on the acceleration pedal. Overall its just not as smooth as it once was.
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
Any help would be appreciated.

Dinho

01-01-2021, 08:39 PM #1

jj260z
Member

149

02-01-2021, 12:46 AM

Shocks

Bushes

Balancing

Steering rack

**** road conditions

Shut tyres

The list is endless really

jj260z

02-01-2021, 12:46 AM #2

Shocks

Bushes

Balancing

Steering rack

**** road conditions

Shut tyres

The list is endless really

jj260z
Member

149

02-01-2021, 12:47 AM

**** I sound like a kiwi

jj260z

02-01-2021, 12:47 AM #3

**** I sound like a kiwi

James S
Posting Freak

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02-01-2021, 05:48 AM

My car does the same, start with tracking and balancing. As they are pretty cheap. Then look at bigger stuff, like your wheel geo. Smile

James S

02-01-2021, 05:48 AM #4

My car does the same, start with tracking and balancing. As they are pretty cheap. Then look at bigger stuff, like your wheel geo. Smile

Dinho
Member

232

02-01-2021, 12:33 PM

****! Thanks guys i'll work my way down the list, but I did have it tracked around 6 months ago but I must admit ive noticed its gone slightly out again and I dont know how thats happened, maybe a deep pothole..?

Dinho

02-01-2021, 12:33 PM #5

el_bandido
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02-01-2021, 04:11 PM

when was the last time the wheel bearings were replaced?

el_bandido

02-01-2021, 04:11 PM #6

when was the last time the wheel bearings were replaced?

Dinho
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232

03-01-2021, 10:29 AM

I'll be honest I don't know bandido. Ive been driving the car nearly 2 years now though. Would any of whats mentioned make the engine sound louder though? Im quite concerned. luckily for me ive just had a small tax rebate so I should be able to fix the problem aslong as its not a £200+ problem!

Dinho

03-01-2021, 10:29 AM #7

el_bandido
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03-01-2021, 10:36 AM

does it get worse when you turn left and right at speed, changing lanes on the motorway etc then get a bit quieter when driving straight? If yes, could be a bearing. If no, probably something else.

el_bandido

03-01-2021, 10:36 AM #8

does it get worse when you turn left and right at speed, changing lanes on the motorway etc then get a bit quieter when driving straight? If yes, could be a bearing. If no, probably something else.

is300_dino
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03-01-2021, 11:07 AM

coilpack on its way out???

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is300_dino

03-01-2021, 11:07 AM #9

coilpack on its way out???

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

Dinho
Member

232

03-01-2021, 05:18 PM

#10

No its the same regardless bandido, also the mpg needle has been reacting, bouncing around and if its correct im using more petrol than usual. I can normally get it to stay around 40mpg, but I was getting around 30 and below on my last drive.

Could be dino, i might to take it for a diagnostics.

But I will be getting it aligned again as it has been pulling to the left and steering wheel is just off to the right.

Think im going to change a few things just to give it some fresh life, oil, check plugs etc.