It is never pleasurable to hear a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Opel Mokka X? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this article to help you resolve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Opel Mokka X, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Opel Mokka X noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Opel Mokka X make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise created by the reversing of your Opel Mokka X 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 much less important than with spur gears implemented 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 monumental 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 usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Opel Mokka X if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Opel Mokka X 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 origin of reversing noise on Opel Mokka X. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you hear a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Opel Mokka X, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to consult this document for more details about strut mount noises on Opel Mokka X.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Opel Mokka XX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Opel Mokka X and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is possible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be fixed rather quickly before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 before long. Take your car to your technician quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Opel Mokka X for more details.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Opel Mokka X reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
