It is never pleasurable to discover a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Lexus ES? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this article to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Lexus ES, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Lexus ES noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Lexus ES make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound induced by the reversing of your Lexus ES is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, 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 important than with spur gears employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit 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 car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will develop 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 normal if you notice a reverse noise on your Lexus ES if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Lexus ES reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Lexus ES. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Lexus ES, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations generated 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 situation, do not hesitate to check this content page for more information about strut mount noises on Lexus ES.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Lexus ESX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Lexus ES and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be fixed right away before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your car to your repair shop quickly or browse this content about gearbox noise on Lexus ES for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Lexus ES reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
