How long has my Dodge Grand Caravan wheel bearing been failing?

Still have two years to pay on this turd before I will trade it in on something new. I’ve had this 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan for 4 years now. My driver side wheel bearing is failing for the 3rd time. I have replaced the pass side bearing hub twice as well and I just now clicked over 100k miles.

What to do if your wheel bearings fail?

The Air valves for each tire have turned to dust in your hand like they were made out of magnesium and continued exposure to the elements have designated them. Replaced them with good old fashioned rubber stems and shut off low tire warning system. Transmission is starting to slip.

Why is wheel alignment required after axle nut retorqued?

Wheel alignment required after axle nut retorqued. Wheel alignment re-done – car pulled badly to the left after previous attempt. Severe vibration In front end at highway speeds. Nothing found, tires rotated DNS balanced, vibration did not improve. Will he Going back Steering pump was leaking. Replaced at no cost to me.

What happens when wheel bearings start to wear out?

They are engineered to last a very long time, but eventually, they will lose their lubricity, wear out, and need to be replaced. They can even become loose from wear inside the wheel hub assembly. If they break entirely, it can cause a wheel/tire combination to fall off the car while at speed, leading to a very unsafe driving situation.

Where can I buy a 2005 Dodge Neon?

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Can a double row wheel bearing be greased?

Only tapered roller wheel bearings can be greased. A double row ball bearing found in most cars is sealed for life and can only be replaced if bad. What is the average life of a wheel bearing? As we mentioned, in many cars wheel bearings can last the lifetime of a vehicle.

What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?

Noise can be misleading: a humming noise while driving can be caused by several different issues, starting with your tires, but it can also be the wheel bearing or CV joint. The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise.