Gears sound kind of whiny....

[natesi]

Is this normal? My gears sound kind of whiny--all of them except 5th and maybe 4th. What do I need to check? Clutch fluid level? That doesn't seem right. How do I make sure the gears have enough lube or whatever.

I've never had a manual before--please help. I don't want to fry something so I'd rather check it to be safe.

thanks,

[DownTheHatch]

Since I can't physically hear the noise, I'd say first check your oil level. If it's good, then it's normal for the gears to sound whiny, this is a high-strung 4 cylinder. :)

Let me know what you find.

[CgSi]

It's the stock supercharger !



I've notice it too, I think it's fine

[natesi]

The oil level is OK. I really only hear it under 4K RPMs. Any faster than that and the wind or engine noise drown it out.

CgSi, are those eyes or boobies above your avatar?

[chunky]

you have a 4.764 final drive gear ratio. gear whine is a part of life.

On my last civic si (4.40 FD) there was also gear whine.

typically, any front driver manual with anything much over a 4.0 final drive will exhibit gear whine - at least if it's a quiet motor like ours.

[natesi]

I don't mind it, I just want to make sure it's not abnormal or hurting anything. I don't notice it too much until I put the clutch in... and it gets a lot more quiet.

[IceD out N CALI]

its normal, but if you wanna be totally safe u could always have the dealer check it:)

[CgSi]

Originally posted by natesi
CgSi, are those eyes or boobies above your avatar?

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh ;)

[lotsahondas]

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