Back again with another question. CAR: 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 137k miles, full tune-up late December. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Replaced 12 year old tires in November, guy who sold them was nice and accomodating, but definitely not a mechanic. Front right wheel frozen on, the guy smash…

I have never seen a wheel bearing for $40,except of course the old style tapered roller bearings you have to pack which you can do for about $15. But your car has a sealed hub unit. Now alot of people are going to tell you aftermarket parts are just as good as oem and in some cases they are but from…

Wheel bearings vary widely in quality, and it is probably financially prudent to buy the one your mechanic will sell you, unless you are a gambler. Personally, I wouldn’t trust a $40 hub assembly any farther than I can throw a '99 Cutlass, especially if it’s an application for a car with ABS, which…

I doubt the hammer-wielding tire-changer is responsible for your failed wheel bearing. They are designed to withstand constant shocking and pounding in the course of driving. A failing wheel bearing is quite easy to diagnose if you’re a competent mechanic. Labor charge sounds reasonable. A $250 bea…

99 olds cutlass - wheel bearing?

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_Deleted_User1111116 February 20, 2011, 2:37am 4

Why not ask your mechanic about the price difference

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99 olds cutlass - wheel bearing?

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