It is never pleasing to perceive a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that persists on your Volvo V60? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has created this document to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Volvo V60, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Volvo V60 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Volvo V60 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 made by the reversing of your Volvo V60 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 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:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile 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 exert on the gears will be monumental and you will produce 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 normal if you notice a reverse noise on your Volvo V60 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Volvo V60 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Volvo V60. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Volvo V60, 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 possible 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 information about strut mount noises on Volvo V60.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Volvo V60X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Volvo V60 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious issue that needs to be solved right away before wrecking 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 automobile to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Volvo V60 for more information.
I acknowledge a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Volvo V60 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
