Eric7292

Hi everyone, I just purchased a used 2001 S4 and am now experiencing issues that I wish I identified during the test drive!

There is a speed related whine/groan coming from the front of the car. The pitch of the whine changes as I weave left and right as well as reaches a definite rhythm around 40 MPH. It also seems to be loudest around 40 MPH. I had a shop look at it and they said the front wheels seem to be bent, which would cause the noise. They also stated that the tires may be causing the noise as well.

Any suggestions on what to check in order to narrow down the possible casues?

TIA!

Blown Nogaro

Sounds like a wheel bearing problem to me.

ToastyStage3::HCBP

Good maintenance and will eliminate a variable.

Jim De Arras

if you rock the steering wheel and the noise changes noticably, then it's almost certianly a wheel bearing.

Sawbones

I had same thing happen a couple of weeks ago. Dealer replaced front wheel bearings, whine disappeared.