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Two days ago, I noticed a noise that seemed to come from the motor. It sounded like a "distant motorcycle hum" (best description I can think of); however, you wouldn't hear it unless you were paying attention. It started when I got my car to 40+ m.p.h. and stopped when I slowed down. Over the past two days, it has become slightly worse; just enough to where it's annoying now and happens almost all the time when I drive, regardless of speed. However, if I rev up the engine in Park, the noise doesn't happen. I took it to my uncle, who's a mechanic, and he says its most likely a wheel bearing. He drove it and heard the noise, but he said it wasn't "far gone" enough to figure out what side it was coming from. I had an 85-mile trip to make today, and when I returned, I could tell that it was definately coming from the driver's side. What do I need to do in the meantime? I have a short trip (~20 miles) to make tomorrow; is that going to be safe? They're getting replaced ASAP.

its called engine knocking. ur piston is hitting the cylinder wall. you better get it repair or it will blow ur engine bro. pretty common in import cars

yea its safe, just take it easy on acceleration, sounds like a bearing from the cooling fan, maybe it happens more often since the a/c has been running, just get it fixed when you can, but untill then, i doubt that the car will break down

Yes replace the wheel bearing A.S.A. P. Check both sides, have your mechanic check the rear wheel bearings also. This is a pressed unit, so when you remove the hub take it to a machine shop and have them press it off, then the new one on. That is the best advice I can give you.

Sounds like a wheel bearing. A shop can easily tell you if it is bad and what side is bad. They should put it on a lift and with the car in drive listen to the bearings. You can do a quick test by driving the car about 25 mph and turn left and right (like weaving in and out of traffic). do this on a back road with no other cars and good visibility of on-coming traffic. If you here it more when turning right = left front wheel bearing, left = right front. If it is in the rear it may be harder to tell this way. Should be ok to drive short distances but get it fixed SOON.