Hey guys, I have a 2007 AWD 3.3 V6 that is great. I'm the 2nd owner, and the only "problem" with this car is that it already has 153000 miles on it, which is a fair amount (I think) for a 7 year old car.
However, the real problem I have is this noise I hear every time I go over the bumps/potholes etc. It seems to be emanating from the rear end of the car. It's a dull, bump/clunk like sound. It does not really rattle. It kind of sounds like as if you'd take your fist and hit the car.
I wouldn't be too worried, but I seem to be hearing it more often lately (although the number of potholes in Minnesota increases exponentially with every passing day...).
When I park my car and try to shake it with my bare hands, I can't hear the noise (which kind of makes sense).
Now, I'm a newbie when it comes to car repair, but my Googling points me to two likely culprits: the anti-sway bar link bushings possibly need replacement, or the suspension (particularly shock absorber).
When driving, the car does sway a little bit to the left, although that could be due to the tires.
My question is - is there any way I could visually inspect something myself and at least try to determine what the cause may be?
Cheers & thanks!
However, the real problem I have is this noise I hear every time I go over the bumps/potholes etc. It seems to be emanating from the rear end of the car. It's a dull, bump/clunk like sound. It does not really rattle. It kind of sounds like as if you'd take your fist and hit the car.
I wouldn't be too worried, but I seem to be hearing it more often lately (although the number of potholes in Minnesota increases exponentially with every passing day...).
When I park my car and try to shake it with my bare hands, I can't hear the noise (which kind of makes sense).
Now, I'm a newbie when it comes to car repair, but my Googling points me to two likely culprits: the anti-sway bar link bushings possibly need replacement, or the suspension (particularly shock absorber).
When driving, the car does sway a little bit to the left, although that could be due to the tires.
My question is - is there any way I could visually inspect something myself and at least try to determine what the cause may be?
Cheers & thanks!