Why does my Volvo XC70 make a whirring noise?
Often, a poor alignment can cause tires to wear unevenly and “cup,” (Image) which is one reason this noise comes about. But what if you rotate the tires and the sound doesn’t change? Most likely, a bearing has failed. Some fail by getting louder as they age, while some fail by getting loose, allowing the wheel to dangerously wiggle around.
Can a wheel fall off a Volvo XC70?
It’s important to check your vehicle’s suspension for any play or looseness to avoid this kind of failure, as it can result in out of spec alignment, or a wheel falling off while driving. We’re here again with Mike Rivera to show you how to replace the rear wheel hub and bearing on a 2006 Volvo XC70. https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime…
What kind of noise does a Volvo S60 make?
I’ve been driving the Volvo S60 2.0T LPT (light-pressure turbo) for 2.5 years now. Recently for the past few days, I notice that whenever I start driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, a strange high-pitched whining sound (sometimes sounds like a siren) appears.
Why does my Volvo make a high pitched sound when I press the accelerator pedal?
If the car is stationary and the gear is put to “P” and not “D”, the high-pitched sound does not appear when I depress the accelerator pedal. The service consultanat at the Volvo dealer said that this high-pitched sound is due to the turbo or turbine engine – wear and tear is the given reason.
Are there any mechanical problems with a Volvo?
If you drive a Volvo, you have a quality-manufactured, European-engineered car. While these are dependable vehicles, they do have mechanical failures on occasion. One common problem that Volvo owners might experience is wheel bearing failure.
Where are the bearings on a Volvo Car?
For modern vehicles and for those manufactured after 1997, there is a single bearing and hub assembly attached to each wheel on the vehicle. The wheel hub assembly includes wheel studs that attach the car’s wheels to the car itself.