I've had my '03 Sedan since Thanksgiving weekend. Really like the car so far, but I've got one irritating sound that's cropped up. Don't remember hearing this on the test drive but not long after purchasing I've started hearing a sloshing 'water of tub' sound when pulling away from a light - it seems to come from the left front side within the engine compartment. Don't see anything when I open the hood. Couldn't find anything on this sound by searching the forum. We have had a lot of rain and snow here in Columbus but I can't believe moisture is getting caught in the engine area somewhere - I'm baffled as to what this is.

Anybody know what this sound might be?

Thanks!
Cliff

 

Yes I know exactly what it is, that's water sloshing around the heater core area because there are air pockets in the cooling/heating system. Someone probably flushed the cooling system and didn't bleed it for air pockets. It happens quite frequently, happened to me after I replaced the radiator. You should be happy the dealer (or whoever sold you the car) actually took care of it and flushed the radiator system, impressive.

 

+1

Mine was doing that too. After your purge the air from the system it will go away (mostly).

 

Thank you for pointing out the issue. Greatly appreciate it!!!

- Cliff