Is it bad to drive with a bad wheel bearing?
Q: Is it safe to drive with a bad wheel bearing? A: No. It can, in fact, be very dangerous to drive if one of your bearings is worn out, especially since it may cause the wheel to stop while driving. Additionally, a damaged wheel bearing puts a lot of stress on the hub, the CV joint, and the transmission itself.
How many miles can you drive with bad wheel bearing?
Can a vehicle keep going even after hearing noises from the wheel bearing? You can go about 1000-1500 miles before it will give up on you and fail, which means it is a danger to yourself and others until then. You should get to a mechanic as soon as possible.
Can you drive on a noisy wheel bearing?
If a wheel bearing starts to get worn, it will start to make a noise. It is not a good idea to drive with a worn wheel bearing because it is an essential part of holding the wheel onto your vehicle. A rumbling or humming sound is another sign of a worn wheel bearing.
Are there any problems with the 2005 Volvo S40?
Also, 2005 models don’t come with an auxiliary jack or bluetooth, and you can’t put an aftermarket CD player in. You’re looking at around $1000 to replace the CD player at the dealership if something goes wrong. It also seems the only problems I’ve had with the car required me to go to the dealership for repairs. LOVE this car!
Is the Volvo S40 a good car to buy?
The “high” maintenance bills (it did need the timing belt replaced for being over 100k – $700) and “Volvo” stigma were intimidating at first, but now that I’ve had the car I know it was still a solid choice. It’s got all the features I wanted, gets good gas
Where does the water come from in a Volvo S40?
Parasitic draw from trunk wiring 2 months prior to that. Running costs- expensive (more on that below) There is a known design defect where, if the sunroof drains that run down the doors of the car clog, water drains into the interior of the car from the lower part of the doors.