# 2018 Volkswagen Atlas - Name that tune

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** volkswagen\
**Created:** [September 17, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086 "2020-09-17T21:13:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![David28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@David28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David28)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086/1 "2020-09-17T21:13:30Z")

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i get a humming sound at around 40 mph which subsides after 45 but then returns louder again at 60 mph. i think it is the torque converter. Any thoughts. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086/2 "2020-09-17T22:53:10Z")

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Is the vehicle still under warranty? If so, take it to the dealer.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086/3 "2020-09-18T02:26:17Z")

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It’s not likely the converter. You might inspect the tread on the tires for abnormal wear.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-name-that-tune/170086/4 "2020-09-18T21:56:04Z")

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One owner on an Atlas forum had a similar problem that appeared to be from the wiper relay. Dunno if that’s your issue or not. Since it should be under warranty, take it to a dealer. If you hear, “They all do that,” ask to drive another one. I’ll bet “they” don’t.