It is never enjoyable to hear a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Genesis G80? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this article to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Genesis G80, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Genesis G80 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Genesis G80 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The sound made by the reversing of your Genesis G80 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 strong than with spur gears implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, 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 practice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will generate a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely common if you experience a reverse noise on your Genesis G80 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Genesis G80 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this page, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Genesis G80. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Genesis G80, 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 produced 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 browse this content page for more details about strut mount noises on Genesis G80.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Genesis G80X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Genesis G80 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious issue that needs to be solved right away before wrecking 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 quickly. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or browse this content about gearbox noise on Genesis G80 for more data.
I acknowledge a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Genesis G80 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.
