Differential Noise

Could be the wheel bearings are getting noisy. This sounds a lot like aggresive snow tires. Does the noise change when you turn left or right?

Dave

I don't think so, but I will check it tomorrow when I have to go on the highway.

Could be the wheel bearings are getting noisy. This sounds a lot like aggresive snow tires. Does the noise change when you turn left or right?

Dave

Stupid question, but you didn't mention it in your initial post: Have you checked the fluid level?

Before I drove too many more miles I would check this, or have it looked at! If the level is low and the gears etc are not getting proper lubrication the whole thing can seize. Not a good thing on the highway at

mission. Recently it appears that my rear differential is making a bit

I have this problem also, I have 1995 legacy wagon automatic awd, The rear end can be damaged by having one tire larger or with higher tire pressure than the one on the opposite side of the car.

I have an appointment on Thursday to have my Subaru dealer look at it. I will report back with their findings.

I have this problem also, I have 1995 legacy wagon automatic awd, The rear end can be damaged by having one tire larger or with higher tire pressure than the one on the opposite side of the car.

The dealer said it was a bad left wheel bearing which he replaced and the problem is solved. Last year I had the right front bearing go bad.