Wheel bearings are under enormous pressure and withstand a lot of heat. They eventually wear out and need to be replaced. You’ll hear an annoying whine and/or groaning sound. The sound may come and go at certain speeds or while turning. Also, looseness in the wheel may indicate a faulty bearing. Bring your vehicle to a NAPA AUTOPRO centre immediately. If you wait too long, your wheels may lock up or you could get stranded.

Have your bearings inspected regularly to see if any maintenance is needed. Your NAPA AUTOPRO service technician can quickly tell if your bearings are bad by raising the vehicle and wiggling the wheels, which should not move along the vertical axis.