2001 Saturn SL1 Really loud noise, like a truck tire.

RYANXVXRAGE

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2001 SATURN SL1
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
148,000 MILES

My saturn is making a really loud noise, like a truck tire from the front passenger side. I dont think its the tire because its fairly new, and when I got up to speed, I turned off my car to see if it was still making the noise, and it was. I dont think its the brakes, because the noise stays the same when I slow down, just goes quiet with the speed of the car. What could it be?

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SATURNTECH9

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Sounds like u might have a bad front wheel bearing. When ur driving and turn left or right does the noise get louder or quiter?Also do u have a Jack and Jack stands if u do then we can check ur wheel bearings. Let me know.

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Monday, December 21st, 2009 AT 12:03 PM

RYANXVXRAGE

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It gets quieter when I turn!
And I do have a jack and stuff!

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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 10:21 AM

SATURNTECH9

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Ok it gets quieter when u turn which ever way u turn and it gets quieter then u want to check the opsite side. Ok put the ebrake on block the rear wheels with wood. Jack up the front wheels put Jack stands under it. Put the car in neautral spin each wheel as fast as u can while u have ur other hand on the coil spring u should be able to feel the bad bearing compare one side to the other let me know what u find.

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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 5:52 PM