Liquid Sloshing Sound

[rondoman]

Anyone know what this could be?

Got in my car, started it, heard a sound come from the engine area by the passenger side. Second time Ive heard this sound after starting it up. Then whenever I rev it in neutral I hear water sloshing sounds by the glovebox area.

Anything to be concerned about?

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

do you have a sunroof?

 

[rondoman]

No

 

[GeneralZod]

Mine has done it since day one, it could be the heater core or electronic thermostat. I think this has been asked. I wouldn't worry.

 

[SonicBoy24]

Are you sure its not your gas?
I know if I shut my car off quickly after I stop moving I can hear and sometimes feel the gas moving around in the tank

 

[GeneralZod]

No, this is coming from the front. Do it with the radio off. I bet you will hear it too. Also, when stopped, the second you push the accelerator you will hear a fluid moving. That is why I think it it is the thermostat.

 

[rondoman]

No, this is coming from the front. Do it with the radio off. I bet you will hear it too. Also, when stopped, the second you push the accelerator you will hear a fluid moving. That is why I think it it is the thermostat.

I do not hear it after I get going. Just when I started it
. I went a mile down the road, revved in neutral again and no sound. Also its the second time i heard a clunk coming from the area after starting it. Both times after it has been sitting a couple days.

 

[GeneralZod]

I do not hear it after I get going. Just when I started it
. I went a mile down the road, revved in neutral again and no sound. Also its the second time i heard a clunk coming from the area after starting it. Both times after it has been sitting a couple days.

Clunk?

 

[rondoman]

Yeah I dont know how else to describe it. When starting cold now twice. Also just noticed my clock was off now too. Hmmm.

 

[GeneralZod]

Then I have no clue... I suspect with mine I need to bleed the coolant system. If there is a bleeder.

 

[SonicBoy24]

No, this is coming from the front. Do it with the radio off. I bet you will hear it too. Also, when stopped, the second you push the accelerator you will hear a fluid moving. That is why I think it it is the thermostat.

Should I put the key in the ignition/start the engine or just push the throttle?
I've been all around and in my car with the radio off, I've never heard the sound you describe.

 

[rondoman]

Ok thanks. Ill keep an eye on it. Warranties are good.

 

[GeneralZod]

Should I put the key in the ignition/start the engine or just push the throttle?
I've been all around and in my car with the radio off, I've never heard the sound you describe.

Car on, doesn't happen all the time.

 

[Eric Smit]

it's the heater core. it's been discussed many times, some with this exact same thread title.