Car problems....?

Question

I recently started hearing a noise come from my car.

First to describe the noise, it sounds like a screech, like something is spinning. I cant really describe it, so dont judge the problem off that. I didn't hear this annoying noise at all, untill i had my ignition timing set to lower to pass smog, i only heard the noise rarely... VERY rarely. I dont ever hear the noise when im idleing on a red light or when i start my car. I only hear it when im moving, BUT i dont hear it anymore if i tap on the breaks.

My car is also due for an oil change, i driven it a good 2.5k miles already since its last... Could that be the problem? Its super annoying, you can almost hear it through music if i play it low enough.

Thanks!

its a 92 protoge so its fairly old. What are the "pads" you are speaking of? This problem is in no way related to oil?

Answer 1

get your pads, rotors, and calipers checked ... how old is the car and how long has it been since the pads were changed?

Answer 2

if the noise stops when you tap your brakes then it more then likely your brakes. more then likely time to replace the pads.

Answer 3

probably belt is slipping, needs replaced or tightened