It is never pleasurable to hear a sound on your automobile 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 continues on your Cadillac DTS? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this paper to help you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Cadillac DTS, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Cadillac DTS noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Cadillac DTS make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise caused by the reversing of your Cadillac DTS 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 chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit 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 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 choice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be significant and you will make 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 typical if you perceive a reverse noise on your Cadillac DTS if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Cadillac DTS reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Cadillac DTS. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Cadillac DTS, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this paper for more information about strut mount noises on Cadillac DTS.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Cadillac DTSX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Cadillac DTS and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be solved quickly before wrecking 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 quickly. Take your automobile to your mechanic quickly or browse this content about gearbox noise on Cadillac DTS for more details.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Cadillac DTS 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.
