1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue noises coming from the front end

1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RBMABRY
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trying to find out what is causing the grinding noise that seems to be coming from the front end
Sep 2, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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If it's a grinding noise the sounds like metal on metal, then your brakes are worn and are grinding against the rotors.

If it sounds more like a whine from a jet engine that increases with speed, then it's your wheel bearing.
Sep 9, 2010 at 5:38 AM
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