2001 Buick Park Avenue New noise

Tiny
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  • 2001 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
2001 Park Ave, 113000K miles. Tires new 10K ago, tread is good. Today while driving at 65 mph, I heard a sound similar to the sound off-road tires on my pickup make while driving on a freeway. I heard a high pitched whine or hum. Not related to RPMs but related to speed and definitely not the tires. I have noticed in the past that the front of the car smells 'hot' when I park it in the driveway. The front hubs were replaced with the tires. Car runs smoothly otherwise. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Monday, April 21st, 2008 AT 9:00 AM

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Tiny
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Did it seem like the brakes are sticking?
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Monday, April 21st, 2008 AT 9:22 AM
Tiny
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No, brakes seem fine. The car has no adverse handling effects, no warning lights, drives just iike it always has except for this new noise. I tried opening various windows in various combinations to see if I could determine where the noise is coming from. But all I can say is it seems to happen over 40 mph. This a road I drive everyday, still geting the same mileage that I always do. I appeciate the help.
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Monday, April 21st, 2008 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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Did you try to rotate the tires.
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 AT 7:14 AM
Tiny
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Actually the noise is getting louisder and is present at lower speeds. I am starting to suspect the transmisson.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 9:55 AM

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