It is never pleasurable to discover a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Kia Forte? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this document to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Kia Forte, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Kia Forte noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Kia Forte make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound created by the reversing of your Kia Forte 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 reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Indeed, 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 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 notice a reverse noise on your Kia Forte if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Kia Forte reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this article, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Kia Forte. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Kia Forte, 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 case, do not hesitate to browse this content page for more information about strut mount noises on Kia Forte.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Kia ForteX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Kia Forte and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are confronting a serious issue 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 before long. Take your vehicle to your technician quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Kia Forte for more data.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Kia Forte 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.
