# Whining sound from gearbox maybe? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 13, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-from-gearbox-maybe/113626 "2018-03-13T15:34:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PN1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@PN1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PN1)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-from-gearbox-maybe/113626/1 "2018-03-13T15:34:17Z")
Hi, I have just bought a Nissan Almera 1.8 from 2004 with a manual transmission. One thing i have noticed, is that it makes a slight whining sound that will pitch up with the engine speed, and then the whining will disappear when the engine speed increasing, or if i press the clutch pedal down. I have recorded the noise here [https://instaud.io/1RR6](https://instaud.io/1RR6) It also has a weird sound on cold starts, which i also recorded [https://instaud.io/1TxK](https://instaud.io/1TxK) what could be the problem? Help is much appreciated! All the best Patrick ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-from-gearbox-maybe/113626/2 "2018-03-13T15:39:23Z")
Really dumb question, If the noise was there during the test drive why did you buy it.? ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-from-gearbox-maybe/113626/3 "2018-03-13T16:35:54Z")
I would drain the trans and refill it with the exact lubricant specified by Nissan. My Honda Civic says to use Honda oil, which I do, but 10W30 can be used temporarily in an emergency. Who knows what the previous owners may have used?