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What is this squealing noise from my car?

Asked by trypaw (332points) February 14th, 2013

Hello,
On my 98 Dodge Stratus 2.4. I have just recently encountered this squealing while I am turning my steering wheel for a sharp turn. I fist noticed it after a car wash and some driving around. I had pulled into a parking space and head the noise (hours after car wash) even cruising around the parking lot going over small dips or bumps I hear something from my front lower end it seems like the same-ish noise, just not as present as when I make a sharp turn. It sounds like its coming from my front passenger side(although not totally sure). I have checked so far; my shocks, struts, power steering hose/fluid, and all is okay there. Any ideas on what this is? I went to a mechanic and he said it sounded like a plastic sound rubbing against something? But to me it sounds more like a high pitched squeal/moan. Even pulling into my driveway it squeals and moans over the radio. This sound is also more present the slower I am going, and the sharper turns I take rather than wide turns. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thank-you!

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