[Bunny318]

Ok, totally unscientific.

The engine (or thereabouts) is making a noise that raises and falls with the engine speed: wuh-whu-whu-WUH-WUH-WUH-wuh-wuh-wuh.

Ideas?

 

[ramblerdan]

Happens whether it's in gear or in neutral? (Would have added "or in park," but I can't tell whether you have an MT or an AT. Please fill in your profile.)

 

[Bunny318]

I hadn't considered the AT. I'll ask my hubby to check the levels.

 

[f5000sl]

Could be a few things.
Tire out of balance, snow packed in tire, broken tire belt, CV joint, or even wheel bearings.

 

[ramblerdan]

I like the tire theory. Revving it in neutral (or park) can rule out the engine.

 

[Dom.five]

The description she gives reminds me of a tire harmonic I got from snow tires.

Dom

 

[mytoybox]

Ok, totally unscientific.

The engine (or thereabouts) is making a noise that raises and falls with the engine speed: wuh-whu-whu-WUH-WUH-WUH-wuh-wuh-wuh.

Ideas?

Are you hearing this noise from the rear of the Element?

 

[marksbug]

did the muffler fall off??? or possiably the intake hose or air box..watch out for somebody under that blanket in the back snoring to the oldies. oops sory that was my wife:shock::shock::twisted::razz:

 

[ramblerdan]

We're still wondering whether the sound actually varies with engine speed or with vehicle speed.

 

[Bunny318]

Rambler Dan:

Ok, totally unscientific.

The engine (or thereabouts) is making a noise that raises and falls with the engine speed: wuh-whu-whu-WUH-WUH-WUH-wuh-wuh-wuh.

Ideas?

Now then, took it to the dealer. Seems the belt tensioner needs replacement!

 

[ramblerdan]

Yes, your original post said "engine speed," but four other members puzzled over a range of possible causes because you declined to answer a simple, clarifying question, namely: Does the noise happen when the car is sitting still?