11 M3 Noise

LookItsAnM3 · 10-14-2020, 06:43 PM

Hey guys hope all is well.

I have a 2011 M3 with 65k miles, Rod bearings were done 8k miles ago already BE Bearings and ARP Bolts.

I am having this weird noise that sounds like a thik thik thiking noise, can someone please help with what this noise may be?

In addition, when revving the engine up to 3k + the noise does not get louder its the same sound as this. Been running 5w50 for the past 8k miles with new bearings. * oil was just changed 100 miles ago as well * ran 4100 miles on last oil.

Link is attached below

http://vimeo.com/468352210

Idfkman · 10-14-2020, 07:28 PM

Sounds like a pretty common noise a lot of folks get after an oil change. I've had a similar ticking noise a few times after oil changes with Motul and LM 10w60. The tick generally goes away after a couple hundred miles.

My indy recommended that I do an oil change 3k miles after the RB service. Maybe try a change since it's about time for one anyway?

Why'd you opt for the 5w50? Just curious.

LookItsAnM3 · 10-14-2020, 07:31 PM

I just changed the oil two days ago. I opted for 5W50 because it was recommended to me by two others.

Redd · 10-14-2020, 07:50 PM

Almost sounds like something vibrating against a heatshield. If it's that loud coming from the inside of the engine I'd be worried.

Ajolives · 10-14-2020, 08:16 PM

+1 on the heat shield bolt slapping around under there. That's the exact sound I hear when my worn anchor nut for the tranny shield falls of and hits the shield when I try to tighten it down, haha (albeit it's just one click but you get the idea).

Or it could be something worse, start with the simple stuff before working up to panic mode.

torrque · 10-15-2020, 10:19 AM

Sounds like a noisy lifter to me, no way that is heatshield... Too high pitched to be rod bearing, and irregular. Must be oil pressure related and a lazy lifter. Change to oil to thicker stock 10w-60 and see what you get.
This is why I never recommend going outside the manufacturer recommendation for anything, never ever.

acarr6 · 10-15-2020, 09:35 PM

Definitely sounds like a lifter to me.

bukt66 · 10-17-2020, 12:40 AM

Check your Lifter .

LookItsAnM3 · 10-17-2020, 08:36 PM

Bump, please anymore inputs anyone? Really would appreciate it.

BeaterM3 · 10-20-2020, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LookItsAnM3

Hey guys hope all is well.

I have a 2011 M3 with 65k miles, Rod bearings were done 8k miles ago already BE Bearings and ARP Bolts.

I am having this weird noise that sounds like a thik thik thiking noise, can someone please help with what this noise may be?

In addition, when revving the engine up to 3k + the noise does not get louder its the same sound as this. Been running 5w50 for the past 8k miles with new bearings. * oil was just changed 100 miles ago as well * ran 4100 miles on last oil.

Link is attached below

http://vimeo.com/468352210

My car has gotten that noise after getting an oil change. I just got an oil change last Thursday and heard the same noise. It goes away over time. Happens more often when using LM oil. There are many threads on this forum about the connection between using Liquid Moly and that ticking/clicking noise.

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LookItsAnM3 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (0)	11 M3 Noise Hey guys hope all is well. I have a 2011 M3 with 65k miles, Rod bearings were done 8k miles ago already BE Bearings and ARP Bolts. I am having this weird noise that sounds like a thik thik thiking noise, can someone please help with what this noise may be? In addition, when revving the engine up to 3k + the noise does not get louder its the same sound as this. Been running 5w50 for the past 8k miles with new bearings. * oil was just changed 100 miles ago as well * ran 4100 miles on last oil. Link is attached below http://vimeo.com/468352210 Last edited by LookItsAnM3; 10-14-2020 at 08:02 PM..
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Idfkman Lieutenant 473 Rep 468 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Sounds like a pretty common noise a lot of folks get after an oil change. I've had a similar ticking noise a few times after oil changes with Motul and LM 10w60. The tick generally goes away after a couple hundred miles. My indy recommended that I do an oil change 3k miles after the RB service. Maybe try a change since it's about time for one anyway? Why'd you opt for the 5w50? Just curious. __________________ 10 E90 M3 /// Dinan Intake, X Pipe, Exhaust, Underdrive, 3.62 Diff, Coilovers, Alpine e85 Tune - sold 16 F80 M3 /// MaxPSI 4 Pin, DP, CP, SL Mid-Pipe, TMIC, KW HAS, EU5's, AB Performance Flex Tuned
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LookItsAnM3 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (0)	I just changed the oil two days ago. I opted for 5W50 because it was recommended to me by two others.
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Redd Brigadier General 3903 Rep 4,169 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Almost sounds like something vibrating against a heatshield. If it's that loud coming from the inside of the engine I'd be worried.
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Ajolives Captain 922 Rep 933 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	+1 on the heat shield bolt slapping around under there. That's the exact sound I hear when my worn anchor nut for the tranny shield falls of and hits the shield when I try to tighten it down, haha (albeit it's just one click but you get the idea). Or it could be something worse, start with the simple stuff before working up to panic mode.
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torrque Banned 298 Rep 650 Posts Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Ferrari F430 [9.08] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Sounds like a noisy lifter to me, no way that is heatshield... Too high pitched to be rod bearing, and irregular. Must be oil pressure related and a lazy lifter. Change to oil to thicker stock 10w-60 and see what you get. This is why I never recommend going outside the manufacturer recommendation for anything, never ever.
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acarr6 Lieutenant 408 Rep 582 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	Definitely sounds like a lifter to me. __________________ *** 2011 M3 DCT * Built 4.4L Stroker * Gintani supercharger * Brembo GT * BBS FI * OHLINS * Nardo Grey ***
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bukt66 Banned 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Check your Lifter .
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LookItsAnM3 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (0)	Bump, please anymore inputs anyone? Really would appreciate it.
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