It is never pleasant to hear a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that remains on your Fiat Tipo? Any gearbox trouble can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this article to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Tipo, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Tipo noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Tipo make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound generated by the reversing of your Fiat Tipo 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 important than with spur gears chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, 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 choice. 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 experience a reverse noise on your Fiat Tipo if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Fiat Tipo reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this article, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Fiat Tipo. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Tipo, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to browse this content for more information about strut mount noises on Fiat Tipo.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat TipoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Tipo and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious trouble that needs to be solved very fast 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 quickly. Take your car to your repair shop quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Fiat Tipo for more information.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Fiat Tipo reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
