Hello All.
As a new member, and a relatively new (used) RU owner, I sense that this site will be a great resource. While I have very much enjoyed driving the forester for the past eight months, I am tiring of noises.
The latest seems to be a diff or bearing problem. Just had the diff fluids replaced at a lube shop and now I have a droning sound (sounds front and rear) that seem to peak at around 3000 rpm in third. The noise persists when coasting out of gear, and sounds like an invasion of baritone mosquitos. I did not notice this noise prior to the fluid change. There is no evidence of leaking fluid on the housings.
The swerve test doesn't seem to affect the niose/pitch. If this is a bearing problem, it sounds ulike the grinding that I have experienced in other vehicles with front bearing failure.
I also have squeaking brakes (new rotors and pads all around). Usually rear. Can bearing falure cause brake noise (when brakes not applied?)
With only 45000 miles on the vehicle, I am surprised to have these problems. Then again, I was surprised to have to replace the CAT in a vehicle with such low mileage.
Any suggestions to prepare me for a trip to the dealer?
Thanks,