Having car issues. Any ideas of what it might be?
For almost the last month I've noticed my car (2002 Ford Focus) has been making an odd grinding sound on the right front side. I had the wheel bearings changed about two months ago on both sides.
I've noticed the last week or so though, that, that grinding sound has moved towards the middle of the car in the front. I notice when I drive straight, accelerate, and reverse when the wheel is turned towards the right.
Today was the first time I heard this really loud humming sound coming from up front while I was parked. I recently have the oil and oil filter changed. But I have also noticed by MPG have dropped as well.
I know it's hard to determine what it might be by just words; but would anyone have any idea of what it could be?
In addition, with this grinding sound, there's also a sizzling/popping sound. Like of like when fry oil.
Valve tick? Bad cv joint?
Take the car to a mechanic as soon as possible. Humming and grinding noises are very bad and will lead to catastrophic mechanical failures. A mechanic can really only tell what is going on by listening to the noise himself.
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