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5th gear tranny/engine whine

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by NegroTundra, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. Dec 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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    Not sure what it is.....I can be doing 40mph in 4th gear with complete silence, then put it to 5th with no change in speed, and hear a whine. Can't quite tell where it is coming from, but sounds etiher tranny or engine (THAT really narrows it down). Anyway, I did the test tonight @ 60mph, same results (4th gear silent 5th gear whine). This obviously gets annoying on long interstate trips. Looking to see if this has been covered/resolved here before. Thanks guys.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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    bumpidy
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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    Mine does the same thing. It stops when I get above 50mph. Guessing it's just too low of a rpm to spin them fast enough to overcome the friction/drag of the slower speed. Have heard other people mention this also.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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    Thanks for reply....I'd be happy if mine quit over 50mph
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    I've noticed a slightly different noise in 5th too... I suppose it is is very subtle whine. I just always thought it is normal and just something different about the O/D gear. i only notice it right when I shift. It's quiet enough that you become accustomed to it almost immediately.
     
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  6. Jan 2, 2011 at 8:24 PM
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    Mine is makes no noise in 5th.

    Have you checked/changed the tranny fluid?
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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    my old 4cyl 99 mazda did this too ... never had any problems though.
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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    I just got done replacing the fluid with synthetic
    $29 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 (Castrol). The old oil was NASTY and more smelly than fluid that comes out of a rear diff! I don't think it had ever been changed with 82k on the clock...looks like the previous owner tried to but rounded off the fill plug before they could do it. Getting that plug out was a job in itself :mad:. But, the old fluid was where it was supposed to be. Also did the transfer case, again...rounded off fill plug!!!! Will report back after I drive it.
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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    Well after driving the new oil doesn't make a difference in noise. Guess I will turn up the radio and forget about it.
     
    NegroTundra, Jan 8, 2011
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