Where does the saying squeaky wheel gets the grease come from?
The phrase originates with the invention of the car and it being something that was adopted quickly by every household in America. When people were new to having them though, it was only when a wheel would squeak that it would be greased since nobody was used to the servicing of cars as often, back then.
Is a squeaky wheel a concern?
Squeaking tires while driving isn’t just annoying — it could be a warning of a serious problem. Tires are one of your vehicle’s most important systems and they take a lot of abuse. A squeaking sound from your tires is, of course, a nuisance, but it can also indicate that other parts of your vehicle are worn or damaged.
What is squeaky wheel syndrome?
As I learned in one business in particular when I was just out of college, squeaky wheel syndrome can infect an organization. So, we’ve all heard the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” This means that the person who fusses or argues or pitches a fit is often the one that gets what they’re asking to receive.
Why is my tire squealing when I drive?
You’ll most often hear your tires squeal during fast acceleration, braking and turns. The sound you hear when you’re speeding up is the tread skidding against the road surface as it tries to gain traction. This is from normal tire slippage on such surfaces, which are a lot slicker than typical asphalt.
Why does my front driver side wheel squeak?
A common cause of an intermittent squeak in front tires is a loose wheel cover. As you drive, the cover moves about on the wheel, producing a squeak which may or may not be accompanied by a rattle. Generally, wheel-cover noises are light, intermittent and high-pitched. Remove the wheel cover and test-drive the car.
What does a worn out wheel bearing sound like?
The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.