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Motor mounts ?

I have a 2009 Matrix 1.8 auto trans. I'm now notice what I believe to be transmisdion whine. I hear it under acceleration. More pronounced as rpm's come up before each gear change. Hardly noticeable at all at cruise when your hardly in the throttle. I Shifted into neutral coming down a...

That should be valve lash , not lap. Sorry about that.

I'm at 105,000. Haven't touched it runs flawless

I have a 2009 Matrix -- base -- with the 1.8. Automatic. Car has 105,000 miles. Oil changes done religiously at 5000 miles ( conventional ) at dealership. I top off using about a quart between changes. Other than brakes, tires, and filters I have none nothing. I'm having new plugs -- drain...