HELP! Rattling Noise While Driving at Low RPMs

It certainly sounds like a bad throw out bearing in that case. While in there check the clutch pressure plate for any loose diaphragm springs ( ...

Your lucky you can create the noise standing still. Try reverse. If no noise, the engine rocking backward in response to being in a forward gear ...

Most sounds that are described as "rattling at x rpm and heard easier outside of car" are coming from something on the chain of exhaust ...

By far the most common reason for a noise in that area of the car is the rusting Trans to exhaust bracket. Usually the single (or double) hoop ...

Rattling is often a symptom of an “idler pulley” going bad in the accessory drive belt system. New cars have a single belt (a serpentine belt) ...

I just figured out an annoying rattle that would happen at idle and certain lower rpms while driving. One of the rubber grommets that holds one ...

If they get worn, stuck or out of alignment, a rattling noise may be heard, especially at low RPMs. Solution: Depending on the type of lifter ...

One common problem that will cause a rattle at idle is a failing hydraulic valve lifter. The lifters are small parts that open and close the ...

Loose exhaust shield will be your culprit. I suggest checking the one attached to the driver to passenger crossover pipe, located just behind ...

Get the car up in the air with weight on all four wheels and look for areas of the exhaust contacting the chassis or suspension (shiny metal).

Yeah anything loose or cracked can rattle. Since you can hear it in neutral, there are some ways to pin-point such noises. Get a helper.....if ...

Hi...the noise can be diagnosed by taking all the belt driven accessories out of the picture by momentarily running the engine without the ...

Never heard it sound quite like that, but I'd start by checking all your exhaust heat shields. Does it happen at a certain rev range if you ...

I highly suggest putting the car on ramps and with it in park slowly press on the gas & extremely slowly back off the gas to find the exact RPMs ...

You aren't going to hurt it if you are doing this by hand/foot. Listen for this noise. It's possible the exhaust is rubbing a cross member or ...

First thing, look for loose objects in the cabin, glove box and boot (trunk). I have a low speed rattle in a car, but it comes from one of the ...

Low RPM Rattle UPDATE! Need Help. My car has been making this rattling noise at low rpm, between 1500 and 2000. The noise stops completely ...

Sounds like clutch chatter. Give it more gas to prevent the shudder. Justin.

Yes this is “bogging” the engine. The gear you're in is not matching the speed you're going. This isn't something to necessarily worry about.

I had the same noise, changed the slightly hooked front sprocket and the noise is gone. Check the condition of your drive sprocket... worth a ...