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I just started hearing a loud screeching noise while driving a ways on Friday night. It had nothing to do with turning or breaking. After a while it stopped and started. Now I hear it upon first starting the car and driving. I brought it to the mechanic and he drove it around. I don't even think the noise was happening then but he said it needed a right front axel repair and that the ___ broke and it leaked. This is an 2007 4 door Honda Civic with approx. 64,600 miles. I take very good care of the car. I also just had the a/c repaired which was blowing hot air. What causes the axle to be replaced and how do I know this is accurate. This noise has nothing to do with breaking.

 
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Not braking, but the vehicle is in motion when it happens?

 
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Yes it happens while driving. Not necessarily turning but going straight. I drove a bit yesterday and nothing. Im going to drive a bit more today so I will see what happens.

 
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Does it start screeching when you get above 10mph or so?

 
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well I drove it today to work for over 1/2 hour and nothing happened.

 
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Do you have to deal with any gravel roads ??
Sometimes a piece can get caught between rotor and splash guard.

At 65k your front pads should be inspected though.

If you ripped a boot you would have a fair amount of grease thrown, and should be easily visible with a good flashlight for the axle.

 
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something like a branch may have been stuck there because I drove all day yesterday and heard nada.

 
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Free fix?

 
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I think if something was really wrong the sound would still be there.

 
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I'd think so too.
Cars rarely heal themselves LOL

 
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this have nothing to do with Site questions/Concerns, so outta to the right section.