Groan/Whine/Hum
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Groan/Whine/Hum
My truck makes a groaning/whining/humming noise when driving (and no it's not from my passengers). It gets louder when I push the gas pedal, but quiets when I let off. It is also louder when going around a curve, especially when turning right.
Is this normal??
Or is it worn out u-joints, differential, or hub bearing?
Is this normal??
Or is it worn out u-joints, differential, or hub bearing?
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Thanks for the replies. I'll have to go on a drive soon and test it a bit to see if I can pinpoint it more and maybe find more scenarios.
I have more of an idea what to check for now.
Laramie, I'm not shooting you down, just asking, but how would the power steering pump make that noise? I recently exchanged the fluid, but it did this before then.
I have more of an idea what to check for now.
Laramie, I'm not shooting you down, just asking, but how would the power steering pump make that noise? I recently exchanged the fluid, but it did this before then.
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this quietened down my old chevy.
change the PS fluid using a turkey baster. walmart has a real nice one for about 7 or 8 dollars, other places might be cheaper. start with 1 quart of PS fluid. with engine off, suck out as much old fluid as you can from the reservoir and discard it into a bucket. stick the baster way down in the bottom where all the nasty $hit lives. you'll get about 1/2 qt. refill and take it for a drive, or crank it up and turn it lock to lock several times. repeat the whole process at least once. see if it helps.
this works for brake fluid removal also.
change the PS fluid using a turkey baster. walmart has a real nice one for about 7 or 8 dollars, other places might be cheaper. start with 1 quart of PS fluid. with engine off, suck out as much old fluid as you can from the reservoir and discard it into a bucket. stick the baster way down in the bottom where all the nasty $hit lives. you'll get about 1/2 qt. refill and take it for a drive, or crank it up and turn it lock to lock several times. repeat the whole process at least once. see if it helps.
this works for brake fluid removal also.