TommyJay

I have a 98 XJ with about 129,000 miles on it, and it makes a sort of moaning sound when I reverse. Mechanic says not to worry about it, but I can't help it. Anyone have a similar experience?

ZINGGG

What color is your tranny fluid? And is it at the proper level??

TommyJay

I check the tranny fluid weekly, and it's not leaking anywhere and isn't burning or anything.

CPCP-94XJ

is it more of a whine (wine)?? reverse gears usually make a different noise from forward gears due to the way they mesh with one another.. if thats what you are refereing too. they are a straight cut geat opposed to a helical cut gear (forward gear, quieter).

TommyJay

If by whine you mean a sharp, high pitched sound, then no. It's more of a hollow moaning sound. And it's only been making this noise for about 7 or 8 months, and I've had the car for almost 3 years.

ZINGGG

That is by no means normal, as CPCP is somewhat implying. Mine definitely doesn't do that. I'm not too experienced with transmissions though, so hopefully someone else can chime in.