My car makes a loud noise when idling

2006 VOLVO S40
130,000 MILES
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JASMINEBEGOOD
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When my car is parked or at a stand still my car’s engine is really loud and is far from quiet. But when I push the gas the noise goes away.
Oct 24, 2020 at 1:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a video of the noise for me to hear?

It sounds like it could be either and engine noise or an exhaust leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-exhaust-systems-work

Roy
Oct 24, 2020 at 1:51 PM
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JASMINEBEGOOD
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It's even louder in person than in the video. Is it just because my car is old, is there a problem? Thank you!
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Oct 24, 2020 at 6:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Is the oil light on?

This sounds like the engine itself from the lack of oil pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure

Roy
Oct 25, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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JASMINEBEGOOD
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The oil light is not on, would you want me to record it when the hood open?
Oct 25, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes please. it sounds like an engine noise.

Roy
Oct 25, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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