It is never pleasing to notice a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Nissan X-trail? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this document to help you deal with it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Nissan X-trail, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Nissan X-trail noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Nissan X-trail make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult action. The noise made by the reversing of your Nissan X-trail 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 strong than with spur gears chosen 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 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 exert on the gears will be significant and you will make 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 normal if you notice a reverse noise on your Nissan X-trail if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Nissan X-trail reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this content, to find out about the origin of reversing noise on Nissan X-trail. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you notice a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Nissan X-trail, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, 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 read this document for more details about strut mount noises on Nissan X-trail.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Nissan X-trailX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Nissan X-trail and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are dealing with a serious problem that needs to be fixed rather quickly before ruining 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 mechanic quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Nissan X-trail for more information.
I perceive 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 Nissan X-trail 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.
