[iarrobino10]

hey, im new here and have my first problem. i just bought a 2000 3.8 as my second car (first being a 1966 pony).
anytime i drive over 45ish i get a humming somewher around the back right tire. idk what its is. could use some help. thanks

[Keving]

Does the humming get faster and louder as you go faster? Axle Bearing would be my first guess.

[iarrobino10]

it only happens when im coasting. once i step on the gas it goes away.

[shinerstang]

Have you checked the fluid in the rear end? Have you tried to rotate your tires to see if the noise moves?

[232-K7]

check the treadwear on the tires.

if the shoulders are all chopped up (aka scallopped) then its going to make that sound.

[iarrobino10]

brand new tires. 720 tread wear. (goodyear assurances) and i did rotate them. the sound stayed in the same spot

[shinerstang]

Then it is time to check the fluid and axle bearing in the rear end......

[MattsMustang99]

I second the fluid check!

[iarrobino10]

alright will do. thanks

[iarrobino10]

whats the easyest way to check

[MattsMustang99]

Hopefully you can squeeze under the rear of the car because it is best to keep it level. On the pumpkin there is a what looks like an oil drain plug bolt... unscrew that and stick the ol finger in there. The fluid should be level with the hole. Done.

[iarrobino10]

alright will do. thanks everyone

[MattLopez15]

i had that same problem. just tighten down the lug nuts

[iarrobino10]

what lug nuts. on the rims?