M3 Normal Engine noise? NEW M3 owner.

M3MorganAUS · 12-29-2023, 04:00 AM

Hi guys,

Owned my car for 5 months now. I just want to check in and get some other, more experienced members opinions on the sound from my engine. I am unsure if it sounds healthy/unhealthy. I can't hear any knocking.

https://youtube.com/shorts/QGyHqHJEF...Fy6_-zd32ZiJ4l

https://youtube.com/shorts/Fi__BHQqP...YRvHPfQ5K4F4et

https://youtube.com/shorts/o9kIiRNAx...wPfUDZ1czJjtZh

https://youtube.com/shorts/ygjaH6JTc...ck_c-ne8p_bdYw

I am aware of a slight air leak from the oil filler cap, new NRW rocker cover are on the way to remedy the leaks, oil and air.

amrazM · 12-29-2023, 04:48 AM

engine sounds normal.

Helmsman · 12-29-2023, 08:24 AM

Typical S65 noise with its ticking and clicking... FWIW over YT, give it some slow rev between 2-3k.

KawBoy · 12-29-2023, 10:40 AM

It sounds pretty healthy to me.

M3MorganAUS · 12-29-2023, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Typical S65 noise with its ticking and clicking... FWIW over YT, give it some slow rev between 2-3k.

I have done the slow rise in revs when warm to check for knock etc. So far so good. Just more concerned about the ticks and clicks haha. From what I understand from another post I put up, using LM 10W60 seems to cause more ticking and other noises. Is this correct?

M3MorganAUS · 12-29-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Typical S65 noise with its ticking and clicking... FWIW over YT, give it some slow rev between 2-3k.

I also have this sound. When driving against a wall, accelerating from low revs and can only hear it with the windows down.

https://youtube.com/shorts/QfHNhmDRx...w8r3gs1if-MTyl

akkando · 12-29-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MorganAUS

I have done the slow rise in revs when warm to check for knock etc. So far so good. Just more concerned about the ticks and clicks haha. From what I understand from another post I put up, using LM 10W60 seems to cause more ticking and other noises. Is this correct?

I've seen that some percent of LM oil users report louder clicking from engine. Goes away if they use a different oil.

M3SQRD · 12-29-2023, 04:05 PM

All of the typical s65 sounds were present. No worries. If you’re using LM then specific sounds/ticks will be louder than with other top oils. I’ve switched to Red Line and no new sounds and all old sounds remained the same.

Bmwdeven · 12-29-2023, 04:18 PM

Yep sounds normal to me. When I first got my e92 I was terrified of the sounds at idle. Fact is our cars sound like tractors in certain conditions and they’re great 👍

CTMike · 12-29-2023, 04:43 PM

Enjoy the mechanical symphony!

Helmsman · 12-29-2023, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M3MorganAUS

I have done the slow rise in revs when warm to check for knock etc. So far so good. Just more concerned about the ticks and clicks haha. From what I understand from another post I put up, using LM 10W60 seems to cause more ticking and other noises. Is this correct?

No reason to cheap out, use Castrol or Shell 10W60 as the others for some reason apparently generate more noise. You'd still have some S65 ticking and clicking though...

M3MorganAUS · 12-29-2023, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

No reason to cheap out, use Castrol or Shell 10W60 as the others for some reason apparently generate more noise. You'd still have some S65 ticking and clicking though...

I am leaning towards giving Castrol a go. I used to have a MK2 focus RS and the only oil you could use in it was Castrol as it was the only one to meet the Ford specs until LM came out with Molygen 0W40. It's funny though, here in Australia the LM GT1 is more expensive at retail. That and my workshop uses it as we are an LM partner. I can put up with the ticking and clicking, just wanted to make sure its ok for it to tick and click. My oil change intervals are at 5k kms and its a daily driver.

Lucky1 · 12-29-2023, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

No reason to cheap out, use Castrol or Shell 10W60 as the others for some reason apparently generate more noise. You'd still have some S65 ticking and clicking though...

What about Motul? Really popular with those Porsche guys.

Helmsman · 12-30-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

What about Motul? Really popular with those Porsche guys.

I'm sure it's good stuff, imho just easier to stick to what the engine designers recommend.

Scrippy · 12-30-2023, 01:18 PM

Steal headers are noisey. One thing that can quiet our motors pretty good are OEM motor mounts in good condition but that’s pretty much just cabin noise helped out. The S65 sowing machine is what it is

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M3MorganAUS New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW E90 M3 M-DCT Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	M3 Normal Engine noise? NEW M3 owner. Hi guys, Owned my car for 5 months now. I just want to check in and get some other, more experienced members opinions on the sound from my engine. I am unsure if it sounds healthy/unhealthy. I can't hear any knocking. https://youtube.com/shorts/QGyHqHJEF...Fy6_-zd32ZiJ4l https://youtube.com/shorts/Fi__BHQqP...YRvHPfQ5K4F4et https://youtube.com/shorts/o9kIiRNAx...wPfUDZ1czJjtZh https://youtube.com/shorts/ygjaH6JTc...ck_c-ne8p_bdYw I am aware of a slight air leak from the oil filler cap, new NRW rocker cover are on the way to remedy the leaks, oil and air.
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Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Typical S65 noise with its ticking and clicking... FWIW over YT, give it some slow rev between 2-3k.
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KawBoy Lieutenant 155 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE FL iTrader: (2)	It sounds pretty healthy to me.
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M3SQRD Major General 2161 Rep 5,543 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	All of the typical s65 sounds were present. No worries. If you’re using LM then specific sounds/ticks will be louder than with other top oils. I’ve switched to Red Line and no new sounds and all old sounds remained the same.
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Bmwdeven Second Lieutenant 191 Rep 296 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Covina ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yep sounds normal to me. When I first got my e92 I was terrified of the sounds at idle. Fact is our cars sound like tractors in certain conditions and they’re great 👍
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CTMike First Lieutenant 262 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 40i MSport/2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Enjoy the mechanical symphony! __________________ -- Gone but not forgotten: 2005 X3 2.5 6spd, 2011 X5 50i, 2015 328d Wagon
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Scrippy Lord Scrip 1813 Rep 3,013 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Steal headers are noisey. One thing that can quiet our motors pretty good are OEM motor mounts in good condition but that’s pretty much just cabin noise helped out. The S65 sowing machine is what it is __________________
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