Whuh-whuh-whuh-whuh-what is that noise? It's happening any time you drive, it's rhythmic and whirring — or maybe a consistent hum, or even an ear-splitting screech when you turn the wheel — and it's ...
Typically, wheel bearings are like Simon and Garfunkel (or Disturbed, if you prefer) and emit "The Sound of Silence." Not the song, that'd be annoying, but actual silence. However, when wheel bearings ...
If you’re driving along and notice a rumbling or grinding noise coming from one of the corners of the car or your steering feels more wobbly than normal, it’s possible you have a faulty or worn wheel ...
Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing. A vehicle’s wheel bolts to a hub, ...
Over the last 10 years technology has struck in ever facet of our world from computers to electronic paper towel dispensers in the restrooms. I say give me back the lever, two pushes and I have enough ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before we dive into the frequency with which you should grease wheel bearings, we should note that not all wheel bearings need to be greased.
Repacking your boat trailer’s wheel bearings annually pays dividends in reliability. Water intrusion breaks down grease and invites corrosion, so fresh packing isn’t optional. Here’s how to do it ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 40-plus years of working on cars, I have tackled nearly every job, from simple tune-ups and fluid changes to complex engine swaps.