Do you listen to an engine noise on your Mazda 2 when you drive? We know that this is very distressing and that you are wanting to know. Experiencing such a noise is not always a good indication, but it may also be nothing serious. To help you eliminate this problem, our team has chosen to write this content page to help you in this investigation. In order to accomplish this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Mazda 2 metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Mazda 2
In case you find out a clicking engine noise on your Mazda 2, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to discover the origin location of it to be able to know the trigger of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen to a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen to an engine noise on Mazda 2, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying parts. Two parts can be the causes of these engine noises on Mazda 2. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and vanishes when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the concern. In such a case, consider swapping them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Mazda 2
If you have found the region of origin of engine noise on Mazda 2 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both cases, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complex and most mechanics will advise you to replace the motor of your Mazda 2.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Mazda 2 coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is linked to the combustion of your engine, there are three possible causes of it. Check the state of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly control the timing of the various engine parts to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this content page which deals in detail with the several injector noises on Mazda 2.
Hissing noise / engine friction Mazda 2
Engine noise Mazda 2 close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So examine the state and try to locate the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to occur in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to identify the location of origin of the noise. The three parts whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Mazda 2 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the event that you find engine noise on Mazda 2, but this noise appears mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, a worn release bearing will make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more details about this noise and if you have managed to validate that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your problems, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Mazda 2.
Engine noise Mazda 2 close to a friction
In case that you listen to a motor noise on your Mazda 2, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that causes it is the source of your concerns.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Mazda 2, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the problem. So think about to examine their state and go to your auto mechanic to replace the parts in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, go look at this content page on belt noise on Mazda 2 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Mazda 2
In case that you listen to an engine noise on Mazda 2 and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is possible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, a metallic noise in the engine block is often connected with damaged sprockets. Try to examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise every time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor state. Check the state of your silentblocks and replace them if required. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Mazda 2, browse this content page which gives you more details about the several types of noise and their origins.
