There is nothing more frightening than unusual noises from the engine. Do not suddenly go to your auto repairer, the malfunction is probably not as serious as you think. So that properly identifier this dysfunction we will find out the most frequent noises on the Volkswagen Arteon as well as where they can come from.engine-noise-Volkswagen-Arteon

The engine of my Volkswagen Arteon makes a thud

If you are in neutral and the engine emits some kind of roar , there is indeed a malfunction. This can be caused by a loose engine cover, which repeatedly taps against another component. It is also possible that a serious hissing noise is coming from your belt. If your Volkswagen Arteon never produces any suspicious noise in neutral, but a deaf noise appears when you are driving, the malfunction most likely comes from bearings not the engine. Do not wait too long to go to a car repairer, it can get worse.

My Volkswagen Arteon engine makes a tractor noise

Your Volkswagen Arteon emits a airplane noise , you think you are at the airport. In general, this comes from a drilled or defective pot, and not from the engine. The noise should be louder and louder than usual, but dependent on acceleration. the harder you press the accelerator, the more noise the car emits. When this is not the case and the noise does not vary with acceleration, go to your car repairer. The malfunction probably comes from a damaged engine component.

The engine of my Volkswagen Arteon makes a pan noise

A pan noise on the Volkswagen Arteon is usually related to the belt, not the engine itself. It is often the loose accessory belt, a damaged idler. Tighten your belt when it is not tight enough, or replace the tensioner roller.

The engine of my Volkswagen Arteon makes a lot of noise

If your Volkswagen Arteon produces a lot of noise, it can usually come from two main sources. For the first, it is a thud that will come from bearings . However, it can also come from tires not sufficiently swollen, or even in poor condition. If your engine produces a lot of noise, it can also come from a fuel combustion malfunction, or exhaust hole. Finally, it is rather rare that the engine is the source of this type of noise.

My Volkswagen Arteon's engine makes a popping sound

This is a relatively frequent and rather scary dysfunction. This noise of slam can result from several engine components. However you will find below the two most common.

  • Poor combustion. In fact, poor or partial combustion can generate clicking noises. Do not attempt repairs if this is the case, rather go to your car repairer.
  • If this click does not occur until the first few minutes, it may be due to hydraulic lifters .
  • The malfunction can also come from pistons , rockers , etc.

Not easy to determine. Engine noises should be considered as signals. We advise you to go to your car repairer for a more exact audit. Be careful !