Sentences with phrase «bad wheel bearing»

Bad wheel bearings causing a humming noise are not uncommon too.

This may be either dragging brake rotors or bad wheel bearings as either of these will cause this kind of grinding sound.

Assuming the humming is similar to what you'd hear going over a rumble strip, it could be a bad wheel bearing, that has nothing to do with the rotor replacement.

What I would like to know is, based on the sound you hear: Is it a bad wheel bearing?

U-joints can squeak when they get older, but that usually causes a rotational sound, as will a bad wheel bearing or brake issue.

My Immediate suspicion is that there is a bad wheel bearing on the front - left wheel, but since I barely know how to change a light - bulb in my car (I'm not a car guy), I can't say for sure.

Thinking it might be a bad wheel bearing, we brought the vehicle to the dealer, who told us that the wheels and brake area were packed with mud (apparently, some of us actually do take our SRXs off - road).

Death wobble is usually bad tires, wheels out of round, bad allignment, hanging brakes, bad wheel bearings or bad tie rod ends, poor shocks.

A bad wheel bearing can cause a humming noise that is more noticeable at higher speed and gets louder or quieter when changing directions.

So far two bad wheel bearings, ac compressor making loud noises, replaced battery, alternator is starting to fail (lights are flickering at idle) has intermittent rough idle, and the power seat controls work intermittently.

Common problems include various transmission issues, leaking radiators in the 2006 model, electrical problems, faulty ignition switch, bad wheel bearings, bad ignition coils, throttle body and emission control system faults.

During the test drive, watch out for a humming noise that may indicate a bad wheel bearing, which is fairly common in these cars.

What to look for when buying a used Ford Focus: During a test drive watch out for a humming or rumbling noise; it could be caused by unevenly - worn (cupped) tires or a bad wheel bearing.

During the test drive, watch out for a humming noise coming from the wheels; it could be caused by cupped tires or bad wheel bearings.

Is it safe to drive with a bad wheel bearing?

During a test - drive: Look for vibration and humming or rumbling noise (possible cupped tires or bad wheel bearing).

A humming noise coming from the wheel area could indicate a bad wheel bearing.

The usual symptom of a bad wheel bearing is a humming, growling or roaring noise that gets louder with speed.

A bad wheel bearing can cause a humming noise that is more noticeable when driving at highway speeds.