As a former professional mechanic who specialized for years in suspension work, I'll explain why a bad bearing may cause your gas mileage to plummet, give the signs of a faulty wheel bearing ...

The noise could emanate from the front or back or the left and right of the vehicle, depending on which wheel bearing is going bad. Sometimes, you might notice a humming noise or clicking sounds ...

Steering vibration is another sign of bad wheel bearings. However, you need to make sure your tyres are not damaged with flat patches which tend to cause steering vibration. It should be noted ...

or the steering becomes stiff or snaps back toward center when the driver lets go of the steering wheel. Bad strut bearings can also cause alignment issues and uneven tire wear. Many mechanics ...