Whining and Strange Noises When Shifting Gears

Your car should not be making whining and other strange sounds as you drive. These sounds could be an indication that there is a severe problem with your transmission which requires immediate attention. There are many symptoms of a failing transmission and several sounds that should signal your car is in trouble. Some of these sounds include the following:

Grinding Sounds

Grinding sounds are one of the most common signs that point to a transmission problem. These sounds from the transmission when you shift gears are likely friction occurring between gears due to insufficient lubrication from low transmission fluid levels. You may also be dealing with bent, bound, or broken components. Damaged or worn synchronizer blocking rings, bearings, or shift forks can cause grinding.

Humming Noise

When a humming noise occurs with your transmission, the most common source is low fluid level or fluid contaminated with metal shavings.

Humming Noise in All Gears

If humming noise occurs in all gears there could be a problem with a damaged or worn shaft, shaft end play spacer or bearing.

Growling Noise

If your transmission is growling, this could be a sign that the transmission fluid level is low. If the growl turns into a whining noise, the teeth of the gears have become worn due to contamination or lack of proper lubrication.

Transmission Noise When You Step on Clutch Pedal

Clutch noise can be caused by the release bearing running off-center, a defective pilot bearing or an off-center input shaft. The sound may not be the transmission itself.

Growling Noise in Forward and Reverse Gears

This noise is a common sign of bearings becoming excessively dried up or worn. This causes the drivetrain to make abnormal sounds

when the four-wheel drive system is engaged.

Banging Noise After Releasing Clutch in First Gear

 If a banging noise occurs after releasing the clutch in first gear it could point to your transmission or a cracked and damaged engine mount. It is apparent that if your transmission is producing strange noises, it could be a serious problem and you need to see a mechanic immediately. Give us a call today at Eagle Transmission in Mesquite for all your transmission needs. Serving the Entire DFW Metroplex Including Forney, Wilmer, Rosser, Pleasant Grove and more.