Rhythmic rumbling noise when driving on the highway
I have a Nissan Cube 2009 manual trans. Basically has the same mechanical bits as a Versa/Tiida. It has 140k Kms (86k miles)
When cruising at normal speeds on the highway I can hear a rumbling noise that changes rhythmically. It seems to be in the transmission but that's my first guess. It's on its second set of tires (Nokian).
I also find it a little more squirly on the steering wheel. That normally fine on a windy day but I believe I'm feeling it more and more on normal days. But this is basically a box on wheels so I get pushed around with crosswinds all the time.
I changed the manual transmission oil around 60k Kms (37k miles).
Thanks.
Posted May 27, 2016, 11:04 PM UTC
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Wheel hubs/bearings, perhaps.
Interesting, is there any milage for these to be checked or replaced?
Can't say as I've ever seen a "replace" recommendation, but some inspections include wheel bearings. The inspection usually just entails putting it on a hoist and wiggling the wheel to seen if there is movement. A visual inspection would require dis-assembly, and most modern vehicles have sealed bearing that require no maintenance.
Jack it up, remove the caliper and wiggle the hub hard in all directions. If there's slop, or rotating the wheel feels gritty, the bearing is done. These aren't a mtce item, it's usually contamination that snuck past the seal.
I will try tomorrow. Last time I checked it (about 6 months ago) I didn't shake it hard I think