It is never pleasurable to listen to a sound that you don’t know where it comes from. So, what if you identify a gearbox noise that lasts on your Scion xB? It is most likely to be a small issues, but before making sure of that, it is best to execute a few checks. Our team has composed this content to help you to fix it. First, we will see what the sources and different gearbox noises can be on Scion xB, and second, what are the solutions available to you. 
The different noises and their sources
A gearbox / your transmission is the essential part of the transmission, it is coupled to the clutch that will release the engine pressure on the gearbox systems. Hearing noises from your Scion xB’s gearbox is never a good signal, its repair is almost impossible to accomplish due to the lack of skilled garages and its replacing requires a heavy expense. The advantages is that generally its life expectancy after a first noise is reasonably long, which provides you time to prepare the repair, but it is necessary to check immediately what is your specific issues.
Your Scion xB transmission generates noise in neutral
If you feel a gearbox noise even when you are in neutral, it means that the gearbox’s internal parts are already well worn and that you will have to swap it fairly quickly. Indeed, if you are not even with a gear on and it makes sound, the pinions must already be at the end of their life.
You listen to a squeaking, a humming noise at the time of the gear shift
If you are regrettably hearing squeaks, or humming noises when you switch the gears of your Scion xB, it is unfortunately a good bet that it is your gears that are starting to fatigued. If this sound is not restricted to passing the first gear and keep going when you drive and shift other gears. This is most likely a sign of a gearbox which is nearly good to be change. If you have the feeling after looking at that the noise comes from the clutch and not the gearbox, we advise you to have a look at this article to be able to find the triggers and solutions to a clutch noise on Scion xB.
You feel a whinning or hummin sound from the gearbox of your Scion xB
Finally, if you listen to a noise close to a humming or whinning sound on the transmssion of your Scion xB, it is very often the case that the gearbox of your Scion xB lacks oil. Indeed, if it lacks oil, the components will be exposed and grind agaisnt each other. In addition, each of its contacts will generate chips or metal dust that will mix with the oil and create even greater resistance to mechanisms that are already worn out, a snowball effect will occur if you do not as soon as possible replace the oil. In this situation the oil should be black and your can can smell burning. In some cases this sort of noises will be linked to a release bearing on Scion xB, don’t hesitate to have a look at our article.
The solutions existing if you experience a gearbox noise on your Scion xB
- Examine the gearbox oil of your Scion xB via the level gauge and consider swapping it if the oil is black
- Use the double clutch to try to make it last till you’re able to swap the gearbox, this will limit the already advanced wear of your gearbox and limit the wear of the pinions.
- Start looking for a second-hand or new gearbox, very few professionals have the capability to replace damaged parts in your own system, they will almost always offer you a standard exchange.
