Hello,

I just purchased a Nissan Xterra. I have wanted one for so long and finally got one. I bought a 2006 Xterra S (manual transmission) with about 19K miles on it.

One and only one thing bothers me. When clutching, especially at higher RPM there is a noise I can't explain. It almost sounds as if I hit the gas but even if I clearly remove my foot from the gas and then clutch it still makes the noise. Almost sounds as if the engine RPM is dropping faster than normal. But I don't think it is. I have had no problem with the transmission or engine. The noise has always existed. The truck feels fine.

The dealer said he can't hear it. I am just trying to reassure myself. IF anyone has any experience with the manual transmission I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much in advance!!!

It's a normal engine noise. It's the engine drawing air through a closed throttle body.

Thanks Skibum. I kind of thought it was something like that but wanted to ease my mind.

Thanks again.