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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Hearing a humming noise while driving

I have a 1999 c280 sport. Today I changed:

1) all 12 spark plugs

2) complete oil change

3) oil filter

4) new tranny mount.


Everything I changed was dirty super used up and I think never changed.


It drives great it just makes a humming sound, kinda like a race car. I was wondering if this could be caused by all the maintenance I just preformed on the car. Im thinking its driving better now and the noise just comes with it?

Could someone give me some info on this please. I want to make sure its nothing to be worried about.

Thank you
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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tires might be chopped on edges or feathered or cheap check that or mabey motor mounts if its only on decel check flex disk
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Originally Posted by newkid123
I have a 1999 c280 sport. Today I changed:

1) all 12 spark plugs

2) complete oil change

3) oil filter

4) new tranny mount.


Everything I changed was dirty super used up and I think never changed.


It drives great it just makes a humming sound, kinda like a race car. I was wondering if this could be caused by all the maintenance I just preformed on the car. Im thinking its driving better now and the noise just comes with it?

Could someone give me some info on this please. I want to make sure its nothing to be worried about.

Thank you


Are you sure you used the correct oil and the right amount?
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