growling noise in rear
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growling noise in rear
2006 A6 Z51 6500 miles - when I first back out of the garage it sounds like the tires (or something else) is making a growling noise. The car noise disappears after driving it a few miles. Could the super car tires be responsible for this condition or could the axles be a problem. Never did floor it from a dead stop, but not sure if the dealer or previous owner did, I am coverd by the GMPP till 2013. Any assistance would be appreciated.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
2006 A6 Z51 6500 miles - when I first back out of the garage it sounds like the tires (or something else) is making a growling noise. The car noise disappears after driving it a few miles. Could the super car tires be responsible for this condition or could the axles be a problem. Never did floor it from a dead stop, but not sure if the dealer or previous owner did, I am coverd by the GMPP till 2013. Any assistance would be appreciated.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
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Do you use your emergency brake? sometimes the rotors get a surface rust that disappears after a few miles, and can make an awful sound. does the emergency brake cable release all the way? just in case the noise is still there....
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Thanks
Jerry: I do use the emergency break all the time. It releases easily, so I am not sure if the is the problem. I will have the diff fluids replaced first, then I'll check iout the EB - thanks for your reply.
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Growling noise in rear
2006 A6 Z51 6500 miles - when I first back out of the garage it sounds like the tires (or something else) is making a growling noise. The car noise disappears after driving it a few miles. Any assistance would be appreciated.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
BTW - This car drives absolutely great other then the above mentioned problem.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Had the diff drained this morning, additive & new diff (GM) fluid added. Took the car to a local mall and ran it in tight circles to the right and left for about 30 times each. Noise happened for a few turns then disappeared completely. Did end up a little dizzy.Thanks to all for your suggestions, the forum really works well. Thanks.
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having the same problem on my 07, will be into the dealer this week for the fluid replacement also. Strangely enough my 10 camaro ss is having the same problem and will also get the fluid changed at the same time.
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WOOOHOOOOOO - Life is good! Headed to dealer today to ask about fluid.
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Rick see if you can tell me what this rear end noise is then? At the end of the race when I let out of the power I get a gear type of whine from the back of the car. It only happens at the track and only when I let out of the power after the run. I never hear it on the street even when I get on it. This all started when I installed my 315/35-18 Toyor TQ Proxey drag radials. The track does have a bunch of VHT track bite on it so it is pretty sticky.
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That sounds like it's coming from the auto trans not the diff.
Rick see if you can tell me what this rear end noise is then? At the end of the race when I let out of the power I get a gear type of whine from the back of the car. It only happens at the track and only when I let out of the power after the run. I never hear it on the street even when I get on it. This all started when I installed my 315/35-18 Toyor TQ Proxey drag radials. The track does have a bunch of VHT track bite on it so it is pretty sticky.