I mentioned a problem some time ago that my car made an odd howling sound once or twice when I pulled over. I've since noticed that it only does this when driving through a puddle or other standing water. I would guess at it being a belt or something, but I'm unsure, and today I thought I noticed the smell of burning oil when the sound went on for quite a bit longer than it has before (to be fair, it looked like I was driving through a river, so it didn't surprise me).
I'm just wondering what this could be, and what to do about it. Has anyone done any woodworking? It kind of sounds like drilling through a block of wood; a lower-pitched, wavering howl that you can't help but cringe in response to. Any suggestions?