High pitch whine gets louder with increased engine RPMs

[jeffatboyles]

Just started hearing a louder whine that I initially thought was the Steeldrive transmission when the machine was new, and the sound was far less noticeable, and somewhat pleasing. Now, at 11,000 miles, the whine has become much louder. It goes away at idle, but becomes noticeable at about 10 mph. As the transmission "shifts" through different "gears" in the CVT, the whine seems to follow the engine RPMs and not the speed I am traveling, if that makes sense. Thought it might indicate a transmission fluid level issue, but when you need a PHD to check the fluid level, I thought I would ask if anyone else has had a similar experience. Thanks.

 

[Clubin]

A few of us have had tensioner bearing fail.

 

[Mr.C]

Sorry I can’t give any insight. I haven’t had any type of squealing noise. Just a question to help pin point the issue or problem. Does the noise sound like a fan belt loose on a vehicle?

 

[jeffatboyles]

Sorry I can’t give any insight. I haven’t had any type of squealing noise. Just a question to help pin point the issue or problem. Does the noise sound like a fan belt loose on a vehicle?

No. My noise is much more like the front load washing machine going into its high speed spin at the end of the cycle. The loose belt noise would be louder than what I have, but its still very noticeable. Thanks.