What does it mean when your transmission is making noise?
Remember that transmission noises do not necessarily mean your transmission is already bad. But they could be a sign that you need to fix or replace something in the transmission soon or else it will go bad.
What kind of noises do you hear when you shift gears?
Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metal-to-to metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. Such noises indicate problems with the individual planetary gears, input shaft or interior transmission bearings.
Why does my transmission whine when I shift gears?
If the whining noise seems to change with gear shifts or is coming from your transmission it could be an indication that it is time for new transmission fluid.
Why does my car make noise when I shift from 1 to 2?
When the engine/fluids are still cold it will do this EVERY time and is quite loud. If I shift from 1 => N => 2, then the noise does not appear. Shifting from 2 => 3 rarely does it and 3 => 4 even more rare. Once completely warmed up, it rarely does it, period. In my case, the cause are the synchros.
Remember that transmission noises do not necessarily mean your transmission is already bad. But they could be a sign that you need to fix or replace something in the transmission soon or else it will go bad.
Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metal-to-to metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. Such noises indicate problems with the individual planetary gears, input shaft or interior transmission bearings.
If the whining noise seems to change with gear shifts or is coming from your transmission it could be an indication that it is time for new transmission fluid.
What are the signs of a transmission problem?
Harsh Shifting. One of the first signs of transmission problems is when your transmission shifts hard. When your transmission slams into gear it can be a sign of abnormal pressures, worn components or even a low fluid level.