bmoreguysedge Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Just bought an 08 AWD Limited Edge; it has 55k miles on it. Sharp looking car and like the way it rides. One thing I've noticed however is that while i am driving the car seems to idle loud while around 40-50mph when i take my foot off the gas and let it drift. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what's the fix? Appreciate the help! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Can you be more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I will try and post a video later to see if you can hear it. But basically; while I'm driving on the beltway I will be going around 60mph and when i take my foot off the gas and let the car cruise the engine seems to idle loud, not high RPM, just loud. Just doesn't sound right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Are you sure it's the engine and not the drivetrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I assume all fluids and filters have been looked at and verified in good condition and proper level? Do you notice the noise more when on a downward slope than on a level road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Engine is not really idling if you are doing 50-60mph. You have a whole lot of parts moving at that point so it could be anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Are you sure it's the engine and not the drivetrain? That cld b, I had a Tahoe b4 this and I cldnt hear the V8 like I hear this one. How do I get this diagnosed and repaired if it is? I bought an extended warranty with the vehicle and I want to get this resolved asap, I need to confirm coverages. Will advise. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I assume all fluids and filters have been looked at and verified in good condition and proper level? Do you notice the noise more when on a downward slope than on a level road? I'm more on level ground, will recheck all fluids. Going to change my oil and everything as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Engine is not really idling if you are doing 50-60mph. You have a whole lot of parts moving at that point so it could be anything. True it's not. Do you have any possible ideas on what it might be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 It was raining on the drive home so too much noise could not get a clear video of what I was discussing and as mentioned it may be the drive train which I need to get checked. hope to know something soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Are you sure it's the engine and not the drivetrain? Leaning more to the drive train than the engine. video does not depict the noise very well. Will have to have someone check it out and see what the deal is. Edited April 15, 2015 by bmoreguysedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 If they can check the PTU/RDU fluid levels along with trans fluid level, I think you may find your culprit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Leaning more to the drive train than the engine. video does not depict the noise very well. Will have to have someone check it out and see what the deal is. That makes more sense. When you let off the gas it unloads the driveshaft and the drivetrain components. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 That makes more sense. When you let off the gas it unloads the driveshaft and the drivetrain components. Also noticed over the weekend that while turning left around a bend the noise gets louder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Sounds like a half shaft/cv joint or maybe a bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sounds like a half shaft/cv joint or maybe a bearing. Yeah, reading more about that. Need to take it in and have it assessed. Just trying load up on ammo when I go and tell the mechanic what to look for, just glad i bought the extended warranty! Appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I woud check for bad wheel bearing, had problem like this when I had my '06 Explorer. Edited April 22, 2015 by JOEHIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoreguysedge Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I woud check for bad wheel bearing, had problem like this when I had my '06 Explorer. Thanks man, will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Wheel bearing. The mech will be able to tell you which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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