It is never enjoyable to find out a sound that you don’t know where it comes from. So, what if you identify a gearbox noise that lasts on your Renault Twingo 3? It is most likely to be a minor concern, but before making sure of that, it is best to conduct a few verifications. Our staff has made this content to support you to fix it. First, we will see what the sources and different gearbox noises can be on Renault Twingo 3, and second, what are the solutions available to you. gearbox-noise-renault-twingo-3

The different noises and their sources

A gearbox / your transmission is the essential part of the transmission, it is linked to the clutch that will release the engine tension on the gearbox systems. Finding out noises from your Renault Twingo 3’s gearbox is rarely a good indication, its repair is nearly unimaginable to perform due to the lack of special garages and its replacement involves a heavy expense. The benefit is that generally its life expectancy after a first noise is reasonably long, which gives you time to program the repair, but it is fundamental to check quickly what is your specific concern.

Your Renault Twingo 3 transmission makes noise in neutral

If you encounter a gearbox noise even when you are in neutral, it shows that the gearbox’s internal parts are already well worn and that you will have to change it fairly quickly. Indeed, if you are not even with a gear on and it produces sound, the pinions must already be at the end of their life.

You hear a squeaking, a humming noise at the time of the gear shift

If you are unfortunately experiencing squeaks, or humming noises when you change the gears of your Renault Twingo 3, it is unfortunately a good bet that it is your gears that are starting to fatigued. If this sound is not limited to passing the first gear and keep going when you drive and shift other gears. This is most likely a signal 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 consult this document to be able to find the triggers and solutions to a clutch noise on Renault Twingo 3.

You encounter a whinning or hummin sound from the gearbox of your Renault Twingo 3

Finally, if you hear a noise almost like a humming or whinning sound on the transmssion of your Renault Twingo 3, it is very often the case that the gearbox of your Renault Twingo 3 lacks oil. Indeed, if it lacks oil, the elements will be exposed and grind agaisnt each other. In addition, each of its contacts will create 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 happen if you do not promptly replace the oil. In this case the oil should be black and your can can smell burning. In some cases this kind of noises will be linked to a release bearing on Renault Twingo 3, don’t hesitate to have a look at our document.

The solutions available if you feel a gearbox noise on your Renault Twingo 3

  • Examine the gearbox oil of your Renault Twingo 3 via the level gauge and reflect on replacing 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 technicians have the ability to replace damaged parts in your own system, they will almost always offer you a standard exchange.