My 2005 kia spectra makes a low grinding noise when I acelerate! What can this be?

Asked by Sharla Jul 20, 2012 at 12:55 AM about the Kia Spectra

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Does it do it when in park not moving and working the throttle? Possibly the core on the catalytic converter. Have someone work the throttle as you lay next to the car and listen by the converter.

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