Q: Squeaking noise at higway speeds

asked by on June 23, 2016

While driving at higher speeds, the car would start making this squeaking noise. It happens at 75-80 mph and is coming from outside of the vehicle. The wheel are functioning fine according to the computer. What could be the problem?

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