What Causes Excessive Engine Noise?
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Reasons for excessive engine noise: 1. Excessive carbon buildup in the engine; 2. Use of inappropriate engine oil or dirty oil; 3. Loose screws on the engine underguard; 4. Aging engine mount cushions; 5. Loose plastic components in the engine compartment; 6. Abnormal noise from engine belts, including power steering belts and alternator belts. Belt aging, excessive looseness, or tightness can all cause abnormal noises. An engine is a machine capable of converting other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines, external combustion engines, jet engines, electric motors, etc. The term engine can refer to either the power generation device or the entire machine including the power unit.