How To Maintain Gearbox | How To Take Care Of Gearbox

How to maintain gearbox is very important question because it is the integral part of the engine and helps in the power transmission from the engine to the wheels. Our Car is like a family member to us and taking car of it should be our priority. So to keep it healthy, gearbox should be well maintained. Here we have come with some solution to take care of the gearbox.

How To Maintain Car Gearbox

The Gearbox is a mechanical equipment which is in connection with a motor or Engine we can say in the Car. The main work of the Gearbox is to reduce the speed and increase torque. The engine output has high speed but it lakes in torque so the Gearbox helps in providing that torque. High torque is required for carrying high load. To maintain a gearbox of a car we should keep following things in mind.

Drive in a relax condition. Do not give pressure on the gearbox. It means damage to gear shifter and gear selector also. We need selector to remain at an accurate position. Because the gearbox is a complex structure and due to which it needs accuracy in position, any small play can change the overall setting.
Due to pressure on the lever, gear lever assembly and its joints start getting cuts slowly. And there will be space in the lever joint. Which during shifting will pull the selector more and in opposite side it will start pushing more than usual. In simple words the selector will get inaccurate fitting.

Do not skip the gear while driving and shifting. Every time you drive the car give proper time for shifting the gear. For example coming from 1st gear to 2nd gear in between there is a place for neutral gear through which the gear passes. So always slide through the neutral gear while shifting, do not directly jump to next gear. First take a break for a second on the neutral condition then go above that. Stoppage between the gear shifting is a must. This helps shift the gear friction free, this way helps selector shift the gear efficiently without any wear.

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Always use fingers to shift the gears. Do not rest the palm on to the gear hardly, do not apply any pressure on gear lever, smooth shifting is recommended. Always try to shift slowly.

Remove the foot from the accelerator pedal while changing the gears, then slowly press the clutch and then shift the gears with taking necessary pause. Let the RPM go down and then press the clutch and then shift the gear. This is important because while driving the car clutch disconnects the gearbox with engine and it needs very minute time to get a proper synchronization. Synchronizer ring with the help of selector changing the gear.

Bearing is the most important part of the gearbox. It is vulnerable too because it fits at the end point of the main gear shaft. Any problem in gear oil directly damage the bearing and it gets broken.

Check the oil seal of the gear box. It helps in keeping the gearbox lubricated. If seal is broken then oil level may get low and this will generate more heat. Always check whether they gets harder then replace it.

How to keep a gearbox healthy?

Follow the below tip to keep Gearbox healthy

• Avoid sudden gear changes- Smooth transition should be there and we should avoid unnecessary strain on gearbox and its components.
• Change fluid as recommended- The gear oil should be checked and filled as per the recommendation of the company. Do not leave gear oil for a long time.
• Use correct fluid type- To maintain a better life of the gear box the standard oil should be used. The quality check should be done because with quantity the quality is equally important.
• Service your clutch regularly- For manual cars ensure the clutch is functioning and adjusted properly. The clutch helps in gear shifting properly and disengaging the selector. So clucth service is very important.
• Check for any leaks from the car- Inspect for fluid leakages regularly to prevent damage from low fuel level.
• Pay attention to unusual noise while driving- Strange sound may indicate potential issues, address them at a early stage will save the life of the Gearbox.
• Avoid aggressive driving-Car loves sensible driving which is good for engine too. Avoid rash driving beyond car’s capacity. It increases stress on gear box.

How to make your gearbox last longer?

Drive the car professionally is different from driving it for fun. Different purpose and different skills can help make gearbox last longer. Smooth gear shifting leads to less wear and longer life.

Change gear oil in every 30000, 60000, 100000 km running. It tells the inside story or real condition of the gearbox. When gear oil is not changed timely then there are minor particle gets mixed in the oil due to internal friction and wear. The oil becomes thicker and sticky. These minute particles gets Trapped on the bearings and the bearing gets chocked and can even break.

Check lubrication for the Gearbox- Remove the old oil, clean the gearbox and fill recommended oil with precise level.

Oil Seal Checking– No oil Leakage from there, change it on time. Also change it if becomes hard.

Vibration– If any vibration in the connection then it should be checked properly. Because vibration can also be due to the cutting of the bearing inside.