Moaning sound when starting in 1st Gear
05-12-2001, 05:24 PM
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I have a 5-Speed, 1999 Maxima SE with 16,500 miles. When I engage the clutch in 1st gear from a standstill, I sometimes hear a moaning sound coming from the engine. The noise is MORE noticeable when there are more people in my car or when I'm on a hill (I think strain on the engine causes the moaning sound). The noise is ONLY heard when I engage the cluth in 1st gear and sometimes in reverse.
I think the tension of the drive belt may be the cause but the sound isn't a squealing sound that I read in other postings. Does anyone have advice to share?
Thanks.
I think the tension of the drive belt may be the cause but the sound isn't a squealing sound that I read in other postings. Does anyone have advice to share?
Thanks.
05-12-2001, 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by JCrwu
I have a 5-Speed, 1999 Maxima SE with 16,500 miles. When I engage the clutch in 1st gear from a standstill, I sometimes hear a moaning sound coming from the engine. The noise is MORE noticeable when there are more people in my car or when I'm on a hill (I think strain on the engine causes the moaning sound). The noise is ONLY heard when I engage the cluth in 1st gear and sometimes in reverse.
I think the tension of the drive belt may be the cause but the sound isn't a squealing sound that I read in other postings. Does anyone have advice to share?
Thanks.
I have a 5-Speed, 1999 Maxima SE with 16,500 miles. When I engage the clutch in 1st gear from a standstill, I sometimes hear a moaning sound coming from the engine. The noise is MORE noticeable when there are more people in my car or when I'm on a hill (I think strain on the engine causes the moaning sound). The noise is ONLY heard when I engage the cluth in 1st gear and sometimes in reverse.
I think the tension of the drive belt may be the cause but the sound isn't a squealing sound that I read in other postings. Does anyone have advice to share?
Thanks.
My '99 GXE (25K miles, bought new, gently driven) has MCG and occasional chatter. I regard the clutch as a low point in an otherwise fine car. If this clutch ever wears out I will not replace it with Nissan factory parts.
05-13-2001, 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
You have Maxima Clutch Groan. MCG is heard only when the clutch is engaging. It sounds somewhat like a cow mooing. A cow with a sore throat. MCG is an unlovely characteristic, but not a symptom of a defect.
My '99 GXE (25K miles, bought new, gently driven) has MCG and occasional chatter. I regard the clutch as a low point in an otherwise fine car. If this clutch ever wears out I will not replace it with Nissan factory parts.
You have Maxima Clutch Groan. MCG is heard only when the clutch is engaging. It sounds somewhat like a cow mooing. A cow with a sore throat. MCG is an unlovely characteristic, but not a symptom of a defect.
My '99 GXE (25K miles, bought new, gently driven) has MCG and occasional chatter. I regard the clutch as a low point in an otherwise fine car. If this clutch ever wears out I will not replace it with Nissan factory parts.
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