1997 lumina, 3.1 L 89,600 miles

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
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WSWJONES08
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Ahhh yes, another problem with my wonderful car. I have a noise coming from the left tire. Its not a clicking or humming. It does it when the tire is moving, and sounds like a scraping. It doesn't do this at low speeds, usually 25mph+. The car also has been vibrating around 50 mph. Bad wheel bearing maybe?? All help is appreciated.
Nov 2, 2007 at 9:18 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Wheel bearings will growl when you get to about 30-35 mph and higher, the sound can be tested by steering left and right, if the noise diminishes or goes away when turning, and comes back when you go straight, it's a bearing...the noise only goes away turning 1 way!
Nov 3, 2007 at 7:06 AM
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WSWJONES08
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i lied, its not so much of a scraping now that i think of it... i couldnt think of the word before but its more of a squeaking. its coming from the front left tire and it does seem to stop/quiet down when i turn.
Nov 3, 2007 at 1:58 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Pull the tire off and check the pads! there is a tang built on to them to warn of low lining condition!
Nov 3, 2007 at 3:10 PM