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On 2020-10-30 15:55, VanguardLH wrote:
> T <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Subi Forester 2006
>> How often should I change my wheel bearings?
>
> Repack with grease after 30K miles, or every 2 years. I tend to go by
> mileage since I put so few miles on my car. Every 2 years would have me
> getting cleaned and repacked after only 3000 miles. If "change" meant
> replaced then after 80K to 120K miles. I'd not bother replacing them
> until they make noise (grinding, or clunking in turns), or my shop
> recommends replacement, like during a rotation and they spin the wheel
> to listen for noise. Of course, if you often torture your car by
> slamming it around and slopping into mud while off-roading, you'll have
> to replace them sooner. Few off-road cars actually go off-road other
> than maybe a dry dirt road.
>
> https://www.moogparts.eu/blog/how-long-wheel-bearings-last.html
>
> Your car didn't come with an owner's manual, or there is no table
> showing the maintenance/service levels for that car?
>
> http://www.cars101.com/subaru/subaru_maintenance.html
>
> That shows that just an inspection is suggested at 120K miles; however,
> shit happens, so listen for grinding noise while driving, clunking in
> the turns, and wandering when driving straight. You'll know how much
> you punish your so-called off-roading vehicle, so you might want to have
> them inspected more often, like when you get an alignment.
>
The car is just loud and getting louder. And I am
really close to 120K.
Thank you!