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I have a 2008 Honda Element. Today it was sitting idling and it started to make a strange screaching noise and then the engine started smoking. What could this be? I am a bit concerned about this!!

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I suggest you check the drive belt as the smoke and the noise will be from something that has stopped tuning and the belt has be slipping . Check that all pulleys are free to move

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SOURCE: whistling noise in engine and rough idle

check all vacuum hoses,sounds like a leak, try spraying carb cleaner near noise,if engine rpms go up you found the leak

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 26, 2009

SOURCE: My Honda Element 2008 has a VSA Warning light and

It may be as simple as your oil condition or oil level. If you have poor oil in your engine the VTEC system will not operate properly and when RPMs reach 2800 or so it will buck. If everything checks okay with the oil have the code checked for your check engine light/VSA light.

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SOURCE: 2008 Corolla that has a rattle noise in the engine compartment

I would check exhaust system for loose heat shields or bracket.

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