It is never pleasing to listen to a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Dodge Caliber? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this content page to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Dodge Caliber, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Dodge Caliber noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Dodge Caliber make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise generated by the reversing of your Dodge Caliber 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 much 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:
Indeed, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental 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 normal if you listen to a reverse noise on your Dodge Caliber if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Dodge Caliber reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Dodge Caliber. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Dodge Caliber, 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 made by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to read this document for more info about strut mount noises on Dodge Caliber.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Dodge CaliberX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Dodge Caliber and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious issue that needs to be fixed rather quickly before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 automobile to your technician quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Dodge Caliber for more information.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Dodge Caliber reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
