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2001 Mazda Tribute Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Differential, Engine.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on October 6, 2012

Potential issue with differential?

The engine of my Mazda Tribute (2001) is letting out what I could best describe as a "whining" noise when running. It relates to the transmission I believe, as the RPM increases, so does the volume of the "whine". After a bit of driving, the sound fades away. Is it possible that this could be an issue with the differential?
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Replied on October 6, 2012

Will it do.it in park and reving the engine up?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 6, 2012

A differential noise would not fade away. The noise is transmisson related and more information is required for us to understand.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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