Can low motor oil cause whining noises?

2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
93,000 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVIE12
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Whining noise.
Feb 22, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, it cannot.

That kind of noise comes from something that turns like the wheels or something belt driven.

Could you upload a video of the noise so I can hear it and help narrow the area of failure for you?

Roy
Feb 22, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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