Listen when your vehicle speaks      If you take the time out to listen you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars on costly repairs. All it would take is 10 minutes of your time while on your way to work, the store, or even a joy ride.           Begin by starting the vehicle with the radio off. this will help you listen for noises that would be heard during start-up. listen for tapping, squeaking, rubbing, or any noise that does not sound normal. these are early sign of an issue, but can only be heard during a cold start. Please be sure to write down what type of moise and when it occured.       Next, if you drive the vehicle for a few mile and listen for abnormal sounds/noises over bumps, braking turning ,and any other condition you mey have heard a concern.         Final, write down a description of the noise and when it occured. This will assist you in monitoing the progression of the noise and the condition of your vehicle. Aslo this will save you from the headache of mis-diagnosis and large diagnostic bills from the repair shop.  Noise/Vibration sheet During Start-up Note: Please make sure radio is turned off. 1.      Did you hear any abnormal sounds or noises?      Yes      No   If yes, circle the noise that apply:   Squeak       Whining      Tapping      Other____________________ 2.       Does the noise go away after a 2 minutes?      Yes      No If no, how long after start-up does it continue?      5 min      10 min      15 min      other ____________ 3.      Is there any abnormal engine vibration:      Yes      No 4.      How long does the vibration continue?      5 min      10 min      15 min      other____________ During DrivingNote: Do not complete form during operation of vehicle. Do you hear any noises during the following conditions: (circle all that apply.)  1.      Acceleration:          Slight acceleration       Hard acceleration         Description: ____________________________________________________________________  1b. Is there a vibration during the above condition?      Yes      No    2.      Braking:                   Light braking                 Hard braking Description: ____________________________________________________________________        2b. Is there a vibration during the above condition?      Yes      No  3.      Turning:                  Full turn     Right or Left              Partial turn     Right or Left  Description: ____________________________________________________________________    4.      Over bumps:          Yes             No  Description: ____________________________________________________________________ 5.      Is there any noise or vibration concern during highway speeds ( 45 mph – 55 mph ) Yes      No Description: ____________________________________________________________________  6.      List any additional conditions under which the noises have occurred below:       Form provided by www.autotech4rent.com
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