I have car problems,what is the main culprits?

Question

1.Clicking from the wheels
2.Hiss from the engine
3.Squeal or groan when braking

Answer 1

Clicking from the wheels could be loose hub caps. Some times the hub caps will cause this situation at a slow speed. Take them off drive slow and listen for the noise. If still present look at CV joints. These will most of the time click when turning if there is a problem. Make sure you do not have a nail or something stuck in the tire. This will also cause a click each time it contacts the pavement.

Hiss from the engine. Could be a vacuum leak, air intake tube could be off or missing. Check belt pulleys and tension er pulley for rough bearings. They could cause noise.

Squeal from the brakes. The tale tale tab could be touching the rotor and sending you a signal that the brakes have worn enough and are need of service. Brakes have a little tab that will touch the rotors when the wear of the brake pads get to a point the sound is meant to warn the driver that repair is needed.

Groan. Brakes will glaze over and get slick. The two slick surfaces (rotors & brake pads) being forced together to stop the vehicle will often result in a groan at low speeds.

Answer 2

Clicking from the wheels is most likely the CV joints. Hubs growl, bearings make a "Shhk Shhk Shhk" raising in speed and possibly volume as you accelerate, until you reach usually 35-45 MPH.

Hiss from the engine could be any number of things from a worn out coolant cap to a vacuum leak.

Squealing while breaking is the indicators on the pads telling you it's time to change the brakes. If it's groaning or grinding, you will need new pads and rotors.

Answer 3

1. Bad bearings in the wheels
2. Engine may be overheating.
3. Brake pads or brake shoes are worn down to metal.

Answer 4

1 & 3 could be breaks, rotors, berings... have it checked...
2 could be a loose hose on your radiator (just guessing) or possibly a compression leak ---- take it to the shop unless you have a back yard mechanic friend