It is never pleasing to notice a sound on your vehicle 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 lasts on your Kia Rio? Any gearbox issue can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. 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 Kia Rio, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Kia Rio noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, 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 employed 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 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 idea. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental and you will develop 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 listen to a reverse noise on your Kia Rio if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Kia Rio reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Kia Rio. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Kia Rio, 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 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Kia Rio.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Kia RioX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Kia Rio and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious issue that needs to be resolved right away before ruining your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears in short order. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Kia Rio for more information.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 Kia Rio reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
