R60 Slight howling coming from back end
#1
Slight howling coming from back end
About a week ago I purchased my first new-to-me vehicle, a 2012 Mini Copper S Countryman All4 from a used car dealership close-ish to where I live. Before buying the Mini I took the car for two test drives on different days; during the second test drive the car threw an engine code, I immediately told the dealership and they plugged it into their code reader. I was told someone must have accidentally filled the Mini with 87 octane instead of the recommended 91 or higher. I bought the car hoping that was all, filled the car with 91 as soon as I left the dealership and then a day after refilled what had been used and put a half bottle of octane booster in along with the new fuel, the light shortly went off after cycling through all of the 87.
Then a couple days ago I start to hear a new noise coming from the back end. A faint howling noise that pulsates in volume. The sound become noticeable when I’m getting up to speed, probably around 45-50mph and above. It sounds to me like whatever is making the noise is some rotating part in the rear transmission/axel/wheel assembly but I am new to the Mini brand and I’m not the most mechanically inclined. ANY HELP THAT CAN BE GIVING IN TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ISSUE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!
Then a couple days ago I start to hear a new noise coming from the back end. A faint howling noise that pulsates in volume. The sound become noticeable when I’m getting up to speed, probably around 45-50mph and above. It sounds to me like whatever is making the noise is some rotating part in the rear transmission/axel/wheel assembly but I am new to the Mini brand and I’m not the most mechanically inclined. ANY HELP THAT CAN BE GIVING IN TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ISSUE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!
#3
+1 on the hub bearing(s). Both fronts on mine were howling when I bought it. I replaced them right away - howling gone. Check Detroit Axle for the best pricing - and buy them in pairs. I installed the Detroit Axle bearings a year ago and have been very happy with them even though they're a third the price of OEM which are ridiculously priced.
#4
I have a warranty from Gold Standard; 5 year/100,00 mile that covers just about everything I could ever need, along with roadside assistance. I also have a 30-day warranty from the dealership so I can return the Mini if I’m not completely satisfied. I really like the Mini since I’ve gotten it and wouldn’t like to get rid of the vehicle....
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