2005 Chevy Malibu front end noise like a hum @2K RPM

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OLDMILLSPICE
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This just started about 1K miles ago . When accelerating past 2K RPM a buzz/hum noise starts, that can be heard inside the car. it does get a bit louder as I speed up. Thinking it may be the tires,I blocked up the front end it still hums/buzzes @ 2K and continues to get louder . Wanted to check the Transaxle oil an Damn ! no dipstick just a filler hole. I have been driving this car since April about 900 miles a week . I also noticed my mileage dropped from 32 to about 27-28mpg Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Aug 14, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Could the noie be rattle from an exhaust component?
Sep 7, 2009 at 12:02 AM
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