L300 wagon rumble

Discussion in 'Saturn L-series' started by Art, Sep 17, 2004.

  1. Art

    Art Guest

    My father bought a new L300 wagon with the V6 a few months ago. Nice car
    but the only thing I find obnoxious about it is the engine rumble when
    idling. Changing to neutral doesn't affect it. Turning off the ac doesn't
    change it either. It is a very loud low pitch hum thru out the car at idle.
    It is something that I would expect of a 4 cylinder engine, not a 6 and even
    with a 4, usually switching the automatic to neutral will change the idle
    speed slightly and eliminate it. Was wondering if this is a normal sound
    with the car or should I have my father get it checked. Fortunately for him
    he has lousy hearing even with 2 hearing aids turned all the way up.
     
    Art, Sep 17, 2004
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  2. Art

    Blah Blah Guest

    How many miles? Check your spark plugs, wires, and engine mounts to rule
    them out. Also make sure all the routine maintenance items like belts
    and the fuel filter are kept up.
     
    Blah Blah, Sep 17, 2004
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  3. Art

    Art Guest

    1400 miles. Nothing should be worn out for a long time.
     
    Art, Sep 17, 2004
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  4. Art

    Oppie Guest

    My 2001 lw300 is beautifully quiet idling. There is only the slightest belt
    noise from the serpentine belt.

    Since it is under warranty, ask at Saturn service about this... and be
    persistent. A wishy-washy customer is rarely taken seriously.

    _________________
    | My father bought a new L300 wagon with the V6 a few months ago. Nice car
    | but the only thing I find obnoxious about it is the engine rumble when
    | idling. Changing to neutral doesn't affect it. Turning off the ac
    doesn't
    | change it either. It is a very loud low pitch hum thru out the car at
    idle.
    | It is something that I would expect of a 4 cylinder engine, not a 6 and
    even
    | with a 4, usually switching the automatic to neutral will change the idle
    | speed slightly and eliminate it. Was wondering if this is a normal sound
    | with the car or should I have my father get it checked. Fortunately for
    him
    | he has lousy hearing even with 2 hearing aids turned all the way up.
    |
    |
     
    Oppie, Sep 17, 2004
    #4
  5. It sounds like an engine or exhaust component may be rubbing on something.
    It is definitely NOT normal.

    Dana
     
    Dana Rohleder, Sep 21, 2004
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