Nissan Almera - Gearbox whines in higher gears, under moderate load

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Wed 4 Mar 2015 04:58
Nissan Almera - Gearbox whines in higher gears, under moderate load - braniff7
It's in Australia, so it's badged Pulsar, externally same as the Almera.

In 3rd gear and above it can be made to quietly whine with one's foot moderately down, i.e. accelerating with some enthusiasm. Cruising, no real load on, it's quiet. Foot down a bit makes it whine.

For what it's worth it's a 1.6 petrol. Year 2000, about 110,000 miles.

I would be grateful for any information as to the cause, the cure, and the consequences of doing nothing! And is it a type-specific issue?

Many thanks, braniff7
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Wed 4 Mar 2015 09:52
Nissan Almera - Gearbox whines in higher gears, under moderate load - bathtub tom

Have you checked the gearbox oil level?

Edited by bathtub tom on 04/03/2015 at 09:52

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Fri 6 Mar 2015 07:26
Nissan Almera - Gearbox whines in higher gears, under moderate load - braniff7
Thank You bathtub Tom, this may be it. Capacity is 2.5 litres, the mechanic was able to get half a tube of gear-quietening oil in, plus a litre of gearbox oil. Research uncovered a recent driveshaft removal to replace a boot, which loses some oil. Removing the fill plug broke the first tool, it was in so tight, so we have a smoking gun.

Drives quieter now and hopefully more so as the quietening agent beds in.

Thanks - braniff7
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