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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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Default Sounds like liquid flowing when I hit the throttle, anyone have that?...

Every time I hit the throttle, sounds like some kind of liquid is going from one place to another, coming right from the center of the car. It sounds almost soothing, like lightly flowing water. Just wanted to know if any other GS owners have experienced this or have an idea of what it might be?


I do plan on doing the 60K mile tuneup very soon but doubt that would solve this problem, if in fact it is a problem.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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I have the same problem but only occurs from the front passenger side. I am taking my car to the dealer next week. Best luck to you.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by RAristo
I have the same problem but only occurs from the front passenger side. I am taking my car to the dealer next week. Best luck to you.
Yeah, I mean thats basically what I have as well, sounded like the middle but now that I think of it, it can easily be from the passenger side. Please let me know how your dealer visit turns out.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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wow, I thought I was the only one with this problem.I hear it though, sounds like it coming from my center console area near the shifter.I described it earlier as a muffled sound kinda like gravel shifting, but liquid flowing describes it too.Please let us know when you figure this out.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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I have it too. I think it's normal....
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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No problem. I'm taking my car in to Longo next Saturday and will report back if anything new.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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wait I've always heard this too but didn't bother me enough to mention it. and i am not sure if the gs is the only one w/ this symptom. I think it sounds like liquid than gravel. i had all these thoughts in my head like it's some complex mechanism of 2 tanks connected at the top and accelerating will shift water from one tank back to the other....LOL
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=gurgling
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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400DGRZ,

Thanks for the link. I will forward the link to Longo service rep.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 05:05 AM
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Sounds like an adrenaline rush.

I usually experience that sensation when I press the throttle of my GS4
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:19 AM
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THat was a good one!!!

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Originally posted by DrewGS4
Sounds like an adrenaline rush.

I usually experience that sensation when I press the throttle of my GS4
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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Default GUYS.... ITS AIR IN THE RADIATOR

I had the same problem. Took it to the dealer, all theY did was add radiator fluid and bleed the coolant system and it was gone. It takes them 10 mins to do. GOOD LUCK. I would get the same npise from the center console upon initial acceleration. Now it is gone.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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I got the same exact gurgling sound coming from middle vents upon acceleration.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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No prob, RAristo
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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My LS does the same..

When I first start it on an extremely quiet night I can hear fluid moving around in the front and the rear of the car..

I'm going to do a full fluid and hose replacement very soon.
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