Cars are the greatest. They get you to where you need to go… most of the time. They can also let you down at the worst moment if a critical part fails. Wheel bearings get a lot of use while we drive ...

Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing. A vehicle’s wheel bolts to a hub, ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

When wheel bearings go bad, you'll know. Here are some top replacements. If you’ve spent many years owning a car or truck, especially one that’s out of warranty, you’ve probably heard the song of the ...

Wheels turning at 800 revolutions per mile can generate a lot of friction and heat. Roller-type or ball bearings packed in grease inside all four wheel hubs allow wheels to spin freely without ...

OK, we get it: Wheel bearings and bearing maintenance aren't exactly the sexiest topics when it comes to racing. But just like paying your taxes, going to see the dentist and eating your vegetables; ...

Wheel bearings might be out of sight, but they should never be out of mind. Ignoring them puts your car and the safety of your passengers at risk. Wheel bearings are small parts that are located ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Your car’s powertrain warranty will likely cover wheel bearings if they fail due to a defect, though some ...

Wheel bearings or commonly called ‘hub bearings’ are steel balls assembled and encased in an inner and outer circular waterproof and sealed ring packed with grease. They support the wheel hub and ...

The lowly and often taken-for-granted wheel bearing hasn’t really changed much in design or function since the dawn of the automotive age save the move to incorporate them into wheel hub and bearing ...