2005 Honda Civic Excessive Noise

STONEGATOR

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2005 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
48,000 MILES

I've noticed a pronounced increase in noise when I exceed 45-50 mph. Is really excessive around 60+ mph. I thought it was in the engine, so I put the car in neutral and revved the rpms to above 3,000 but did not replicate the sound. Noise only is audible when driving fast. Something in the wheels/brake/rotor aparatus seems to be wearing down.

Just had oil change and car's maintenence checked six weeks ago and Honda mechanic said brakes were fine.

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KHLOW2008

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Hi stonegator,

How does the noise sound like?

If it is a growling type noise and increases with road speed only, then it most probably would be a bad wheel bearing.

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 2:24 PM

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Yes, the noise is a growling sound and it does amplify with an increase in speed.

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 2:31 PM

KHLOW2008

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Find a road with a gentle curve. While driving note if the noise increases and decreases when making turns. If yes, at least one of the wheel bearings is bad.

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 2:41 PM

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Okay. Thanks. Any idea if it's a big job or cost?

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 2:49 PM

KHLOW2008

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Book time for replacing a front wheel bearing is 1.3 hour.

The bearing is listed at $89.23.

Labor cost and parts prices varies region to region so you should check out local conditions for the correct rpice.