Virginia Beach And Norfolk Auto Repair

A steady whir from the center tunnel can make every drive feel uncertain. That sound might show up only in certain gears, fade on decel, or rise with road speed. While whirring is often less dramatic than a clunk or grind, it can be an early sign that bearings, gears, or fluid condition need attention. Catching it now can prevent a larger repair later. Why Your Transmission Makes a Whirring Sound Transmissions rely on precisely machined gears and bearings that spin at high speed. When fluid ages or a component wears, rolling friction increases, and you hear it as a whir or high-pitched hum. In manuals, the input shaft, countershaft, and differential bearings are usual suspects. In automatics, the noise may come from the pump, planetary bearings, or the differential section of the transaxle. Low or incorrect fluid increases noise because the thin oil film that normally cushions parts is not doing its job. How to Tell Gear Whir From Bearing Noise G ... read more