It is never enjoyable to notice 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 Mitsubishi Lancer? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has written this paper to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Mitsubishi Lancer, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mitsubishi Lancer noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mitsubishi Lancer 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 caused by the reversing of your Mitsubishi Lancer 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 implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit 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 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 plan. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous and you will generate 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 notice a reverse noise on your Mitsubishi Lancer if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Mitsubishi Lancer reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Mitsubishi Lancer. Here are the 3 typical noises 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 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 made 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 information about strut mount noises on Mitsubishi Lancer.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mitsubishi LancerX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mitsubishi Lancer and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be resolved quickly before destroying your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 auto technician quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Mitsubishi Lancer for more data.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.
