It is never enjoyable to hear a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that persists on your Volvo XC60? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this paper to support you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Volvo XC60, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Volvo XC60 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Volvo XC60 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The sound generated by the reversing of your Volvo XC60 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:
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 choice. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will generate 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 typical if you notice a reverse noise on your Volvo XC60 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Volvo XC60 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this page, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Volvo XC60. Here are the 3 typical sounds 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 Volvo XC60, 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 case, do not hesitate to check out this content for more information about strut mount noises on Volvo XC60.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Volvo XC60X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Volvo XC60 and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be solved as soon as possible before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your automobile to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this content page about gearbox noise on Volvo XC60 for more details.
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 Volvo XC60 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.
