1998 Chevy Lumina My car squeaks and creaks when I go over

GAVINSMOM05

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1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
128,000 MILES

I was told that it could be several things. The squeaks are small and intermittent, and get louder when I hit bigger bumps. It also squeaks and creaks at slow speeds (such as when I am pulling into my driveway). Could it be struts? Springs?

Thanks
Suzanne

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I doube the struts are making the noise. However, it could be the rubber they are mounted in. Also, check to make sure the sway bar bushings are not dried out and causing a noise. I will usually spray all rubber parts down (one at a time) with a libericant like WD 40 to see if and when the sound goes away.

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Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 10:17 PM

GAVINSMOM05

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I have an oil change appointment in a couple days, is your suggestion easily accomplished, or are they going to need a while?

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Monday, July 27th, 2009 AT 6:50 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It is easy, and should take about 2 minutes.

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 11:04 PM

GAVINSMOM05

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They lubed the bushings in the rear and it's still squeaking. Are there bushings in the front? Why couldn't it be the struts?

I am at a loss without having to take it to a garage and have them tear it apart to see what it is.

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 4:23 PM

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