It is never enjoyable to experience a sound on your automobile 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 Dodge Avenger? Any gearbox trouble can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this content page to help you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Dodge Avenger, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Dodge Avenger noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Dodge Avenger make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The noise generated by the reversing of your Dodge Avenger 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 more quiet 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will make 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 usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Dodge Avenger if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Dodge Avenger reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this page, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Dodge Avenger. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you experience a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Dodge Avenger, 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 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 check out this article for more details about strut mount noises on Dodge Avenger.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Dodge AvengerX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Dodge Avenger and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious trouble that needs to be resolved quickly before ruining 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 in short order. Take your automobile to your repair shop quickly or read this document about gearbox noise on Dodge Avenger for more data.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Dodge Avenger 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.
