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Old 04-12-2007, 01:35 PM
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high pitch noise at freeway speeds

i took my car in for a service @ 49000 miles, with complaints of loss of power (intermittent, but noticeable at times) and an oil leak from teh bell housing. they singled out the oil leak as a reverse swich on my transmission that was apparently known to leak. when i picked up my car they said they didnt find anything in relation to a loss of power. when i left the dealership i hit the nearest freeway and at about 55 mph i began to hear a loud shrieking/harmonic tone- it got so loud i couldnt hear the person sitting next to me when she talked. the sound increased in volume and tone as i gave it more gas, and when i put in teh clutch and revved the sound would immediately quit. i turned around and brought it straight back to the dealer, but they seem to have no idea what it is. any thoughts/ similar experiences?
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Did they forget to refill the transmission?
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Clutch worn out?
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found out it was the rear diff. apparently the whole western half of the united states is out of them too, as i have been told im on back order for as much as 5 weeks.
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