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Old Aug 9, 2020 | 06:07 AM
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Hello , question:

What would make loud acceleration engine sound while driving above 45 miles but quiet at idle?

It’s like Roaring that increases with acceleration.

Is it a failing muffler,
Catalytic converter, tire alignment or balancing ? Bearings.

Car drives fine, no vibration, no engine light
Tires look in good condition

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Old Aug 9, 2020 | 08:58 AM
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I had a customer car that was unusually noisy when engine was operating at higher RPM while driving.
I finally found that the engine air filter cover clips were not secured and the box was slightly open.

I clipped it closed and the engine was quiet again.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2020 | 03:43 PM
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The fuel pressure may drop at that speed
 
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
I had a customer car that was unusually noisy when engine was operating at higher RPM while driving.
I finally found that the engine air filter cover clips were not secured and the box was slightly open.

I clipped it closed and the engine was quiet again.

Thank you. I will check that out, I recently replaced the air filter like 10 days ago
 
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
I had a customer car that was unusually noisy when engine was operating at higher RPM while driving.
I finally found that the engine air filter cover clips were not secured and the box was slightly open.

I clipped it closed and the engine was quiet again.

Thank you. I will check that out, I recently replaced the air filter like 10 days ago
 
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