This is something new: After changing the rear differential fluid (dealer replaced) I had to go on a 5 hr. drive. When I drive at or above 65 mph my steering wheel vibrates with the vibration increasing with speed of the vehicle.
At lower speed - nothing. When braking not abruptly (emergency) but coming to a stop - nothing, no vibration.
I am leaning towards tire balancing but the caveat is my tires were balanced relatively recently (about 3 weeks back @ Costco warehouse). The worst case would be wrapped rotors but in which case every dealership is charging very heavily and saying re-surface may not work due to allowed depth and there's no way to figure out which axle. Also, they are saying even if re-surfaced, I must opt for new pads although my current pads have 50% life remaining (they confirmed).
At this point - not sure what I should do?
At lower speed - nothing. When braking not abruptly (emergency) but coming to a stop - nothing, no vibration.
I am leaning towards tire balancing but the caveat is my tires were balanced relatively recently (about 3 weeks back @ Costco warehouse). The worst case would be wrapped rotors but in which case every dealership is charging very heavily and saying re-surface may not work due to allowed depth and there's no way to figure out which axle. Also, they are saying even if re-surfaced, I must opt for new pads although my current pads have 50% life remaining (they confirmed).
At this point - not sure what I should do?