It is never pleasant to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that persists on your Nissan Murano? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this article to help you fix it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Nissan Murano, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Nissan Murano noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Nissan Murano make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound made by the reversing of your Nissan Murano is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears less strong than with spur gears chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. In fact, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will create a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even destroy the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely usual if you experience a reverse noise on your Nissan Murano if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Nissan Murano reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this document, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Nissan Murano. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Nissan Murano, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations made by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to check out this paper for more information about strut mount noises on Nissan Murano.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Nissan MuranoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Nissan Murano and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be resolved very fast before ruining your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears before long. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Nissan Murano for more details.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Nissan Murano reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
