Strange sound like fluid whooshing

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Hi all

I own 2020 fiesta st-3.

when idling I can hear fluid swooshing like noise down beside me.
Is this normal? I’m guessing it’s the fuel like but makes a very strange noise

thanks in advance
 


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Doesn't seem normal, no.
 


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Any ideas

I guess the fuel line runs in the door seal.
 


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...or you have super-human, 10x more acute than a canine's hearing [wink]
 


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The fluid might be what's running through your heater core. Maybe there are some bubbles in the line?
 


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Does the noise cease when turning vehicle off?

Noise persist with engine off, blower on?

Running the compressor for either A/C or defrost?
Does the noise change based on engine RPM at a standstill?
Does the noise change based on wind or vehicle speed; when coasting in neutral, engine on?
 




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