Date: 16th May 2015
Mileage : 153170
WorkShop : V-Auto
Item Replaced:
Rear Wheel Bearing
It’s been a while I am driving the Volvo – Most of the time my wife will be using it. Today on the way out for lunch, I hear a loud humming sound from the rear, the sound get louder as the speed approach 70km/h and getting worst as in progress.
Check by revving the engine – but it is not related to the speed of the engine.
Decide to drop by V-Auto to have a check – and Mr.Vasu confirmed, it is due to the rear wheel bearing.
Decided to replace both as it’s more than 10 years anyway.
To kept the cost down – not using original for this – Mr.Vasu recommended SKF, which is OEM for Volvo anyway.
Humming sound gone and it back to the great ride!
Total Cost: Wheel Bearing (RM480/—per piece) / Labour (RM180/—)
Hi , nice to read about your journey with your s40. One question, does Vasu let you bring your own engine oil when you service the car?. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteSend your S40 for oil change to the most trusted/ experienced workshop. Don't trust the workshop - if you can see what they do, watch them! the oil change is usually performed by trainees or young chap who doesn't really know your car.
ReplyDeleteA workshop in Glenamrie Shah Alam ruined my smooth s40 ride after they overfill the engine oil... twice.