Engine Whine
Engine Whine
Recently I've been noticing an engine whine. I had an oil change and transmission fluid change about a month ago. When I go to class in the morning it's definitely a loud, noticeable whine. When the engine has somewhat warmed up, you can occassionally hear it in third gear. Recently I had a SES light, took it to the dealer and told me that my aftermarket exhaust is causing pressure buildup or something like that and recommended new cats. I explained to them about the whine and some how recommended a new clutch.
About the whine, when I am in gear I can hear it. If I'm driving and I put the car in neutral and I'm rolling, there is no whine. I was wondering if someone had an idea what's going on?
heres a vid of the noise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4luA4DlCIA8
About the whine, when I am in gear I can hear it. If I'm driving and I put the car in neutral and I'm rolling, there is no whine. I was wondering if someone had an idea what's going on?
heres a vid of the noise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4luA4DlCIA8
Last edited by vnarang; May 6, 2010 at 03:27 PM.
What you're describing sounds like tranny whine to me, which is normal. You'll get the whine when the tranny is under load but if you let it coast it goes away. Happens in certain gears/rpms but not at others.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
i wish
I'll get try a recording soon.
What you're describing sounds like tranny whine to me, which is normal. You'll get the whine when the tranny is under load but if you let it coast it goes away. Happens in certain gears/rpms but not at others.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
Last edited by vnarang; May 4, 2010 at 09:41 PM.
I have a whine like that not too long ago. Though mine if I put it in neutral and let it idle it wouldn't whine but give me a grinding/rattle noise. In gear as I pulled through the RPM's the noise would get louder and higher in pitch. Took it to the dealer under warranty and turns out it was the input shaft bearing had gone out. Happened twice before they got it right.
Not saying thats it, just pitching ideas
Not saying thats it, just pitching ideas
I have a whine like that not too long ago. Though mine if I put it in neutral and let it idle it wouldn't whine but give me a grinding/rattle noise. In gear as I pulled through the RPM's the noise would get louder and higher in pitch. Took it to the dealer under warranty and turns out it was the input shaft bearing had gone out. Happened twice before they got it right.
Not saying thats it, just pitching ideas
Not saying thats it, just pitching ideas
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What you're describing sounds like tranny whine to me, which is normal. You'll get the whine when the tranny is under load but if you let it coast it goes away. Happens in certain gears/rpms but not at others.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
A recording would help a lot but I'm sure it's tough to hear over the road/engine/exhaust noise.
at least thats what 2 other mechanics have told me
Last edited by Ronin82; May 5, 2010 at 11:26 AM. Reason: my feet itch!!
Okay so I tried to get a video today and I I tried recording with the windows down, it was distinct even with the windows up but was unable to for a bit. It does sort of sound like its coming from the transmission, the way you describe things. I need to reproduce the sounds when I take it to Nissan. It doesnt sound like the sound u say like a spin, but a distinct whine.
Last edited by vnarang; May 5, 2010 at 11:42 AM.
If your warranty is on the fringe I would quit driving it around, and take it to Nissan at the first available chance. Even if they don't diagnose it right then still get them to right an invoice with the mileage/date/complaint on it so if you do roll over your warranty you'll still be covered.
If your warranty is on the fringe I would quit driving it around, and take it to Nissan at the first available chance. Even if they don't diagnose it right then still get them to right an invoice with the mileage/date/complaint on it so if you do roll over your warranty you'll still be covered.
Yeah so what should I do? I already took it to Nissan and they said they couldn't find anything. Considering my warranty ends in a few days I have to act fast, unless I get extended warranty.
word...uh...
I had to leave mine with them for a day or two so they could put it in the shop w/ doors closed to hear it. I really don't know what is wrong with it. I just now that sound isn't....normal....
I had to leave mine with them for a day or two so they could put it in the shop w/ doors closed to hear it. I really don't know what is wrong with it. I just now that sound isn't....normal....
Definitely sounds like the tranny- what gear were you in and what rpm when you did that? I've heard that noise in first and reverse but once you get past that it shouldn't be that loud.
Have you changed the tranny fluid since you've owned the car?
Definitely take it to the dealership and get this documented- if one dealership gives you problems, take it to another dealer. You don't have to take it to any particular dealership.
Have you changed the tranny fluid since you've owned the car?
Definitely take it to the dealership and get this documented- if one dealership gives you problems, take it to another dealer. You don't have to take it to any particular dealership.
2k-3k seems like the appropriate range. sometimes you have to go a little fast just to hear the sound. I took it to a local nissan dealer and they said they found nothing. I'm going back to my parents house tomorrow, where I bought the car. Hopefully they can do something about it. I changed the transmission fluid like a month ago, along with an oil change.
Last edited by vnarang; May 6, 2010 at 10:04 AM.