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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: gravyface on April 29, 2010, 04:47:59 PM

Title: high-pitched whine: 2000-2500 RPM
Post by: gravyface on April 29, 2010, 04:47:59 PM

In 5th gear, going about 80KM/hr, at 2000 and increasingly higher pitched until 2500 when it disappears.  No sound on deacceleration, only in top gear.

Probably nothing, but new sounds = scary to me. :)

Title: high-pitched whine: 2000-2500 RPM
Post by: PumpItUp on April 30, 2010, 04:27:39 PM

honestly, who drives in 5th gear at 80kph (50mph)

change the transmission fluid if you're that worried
tell me if you find any products which you add with the fluid that actually work for reducing tranny noise :confused: because i seen a lot at the store and i'm guessing they're all a crock of shit

Title: high-pitched whine: 2000-2500 RPM
Post by: gravyface on May 01, 2010, 08:26:57 AM

Quote from: PumpItUp;91740

honestly, who drives in 5th gear at 80kph (50mph)

You're right: next time I'll drop it into 3rd and see if I can get the angry sewing machine to harmonize soprano with Robert Plant on Zep I, II, and III for the whole trip next time.

Title: high-pitched whine: 2000-2500 RPM
Post by: nicknikolovski on May 03, 2010, 06:25:39 AM

Usually some sort of bearing most likely in the driveline (gearbox to rear wheels). Could also be a slipping/loose drive belt/s.