I hope I can get some advice from the forum before I need to go to the mechanic! I have a '97 Dodge Stratus that has been going strong during this tough winter and snow covered streets in Western New York. This weekend I noticed a new sound coming from the front end of the car when I was driving. This sound was continuous, and the faster I went, the louder this noise became. I was worried that this noise was coming from the engine, but after putting the car in neutral and reving the engine, the sound wasn't there. It was only when the car was actually in motion did this noise appear. Also, when I was driving and the noise was present, I continuously monitored the RPMs and never did they exceed the norm, overworking the engine. The front left tire is actually a little low on air, but a friend who was in my car felt that a tire with low air wouldn't make such a noise. He felt that maybe a belt in the tire was the culprit. The tires are new this past summer (off hand I do not recall the brand). Any ideas or suggestions on what to check before I go to the mechanic? I would rather pinpoint some probable causes before taking it into the shop and having them diagnose. I appreciate any and all suggestions

It just won't start. I have the battery renewed, spark plugs replaced & still unable to start the engine. I notice as the key turn to start, I just heard hte "starting nosy" & actually the engine not even turning, the battery voltage remain at 12V during start up. Can somebody tell me what should I check next?