It is never pleasurable to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this paper to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mitsubishi Outlander Sport noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise generated by the reversing of your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, 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 practice. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be significant and you will create 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 common if you experience a reverse noise on your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Here are the 3 typical sounds 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to read this content page for more information about strut mount noises on Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mitsubishi Outlander SportX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be resolved right away 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 mechanic quickly or browse this article about gearbox noise on Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for more data.
I hear a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing 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 Outlander Sport 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.
