It is never pleasing to notice a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that continues on your Infiniti Q60? Any gearbox trouble can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this paper to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Infiniti Q60, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Infiniti Q60 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Infiniti Q60 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 created by the reversing of your Infiniti Q60 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:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant 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 typical if you perceive a reverse noise on your Infiniti Q60 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Infiniti Q60 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this article, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Infiniti Q60. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I perceive a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Infiniti Q60, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more information about strut mount noises on Infiniti Q60.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Infiniti Q60X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Infiniti Q60 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious trouble that needs to be solved right away before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Infiniti Q60 for more information.
I notice 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 Infiniti Q60 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
