Periodic whirring/rubbing noise, proportional to speed, about once per second @ 10 mph. Seems to be coming from rear left wheel.

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Boots at both ends of axle appear intact, no obvious rusting/damage of suspension components, no leakage visible.

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Periodic whirring/rubbing noise, proportional to speed, about once per second @ 10 mph. Seems to be coming from rear left wheel.

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Boots at both ends of axle appear intact, no obvious rusting/damage of suspension components, no leakage visible.

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Jan 21, 2015

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CharlesAutomotiveon Jan 21, 2015

Sounds like wheel bearings.

nstetsonon Jan 22, 2015

Thanks! Also it's definitely louder when I turn left, if that changes anything.

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