Grinding noise at low speeds, seems to bog down

BuffSlut916 · 05-24-2017, 01:03 PM

Hey whats up guys,

I drove from San Jose to Sacramento last night and as I was driving through the Sac neighborhood to my parents' house, I noticed a grinding noise at low speeds and it seemed like the car was feeling a little slow. I remembered Stevens Creek BMW telling me I'd have to get my spark plugs and my rear diff fluid replaced next time I service Veronica.

Could this be a wheel bearing issue or should I get my rear diff fluid filled up sooner than later? Im having EU Tech take a look at it on Friday.

Thoughts?

Munichm3 · 05-24-2017, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffSlut916

Hey whats up guys,

I drove from San Jose to Sacramento last night and as I was driving through the Sac neighborhood to my parents' house, I noticed a grinding noise at low speeds and it seemed like the car was feeling a little slow. I remembered Stevens Creek BMW telling me I'd have to get my spark plugs and my rear diff fluid replaced next time I service Veronica.

Could this be a wheel bearing issue or should I get my rear diff fluid filled up sooner than later? Im having EU Tech take a look at it on Friday.

Thoughts?

Rod bearings bro. I'll buy the car 10K cash, I'll spare you the misery.

Just change your diff fluid, and spark plugs since it's probably needed.

cclinard1 · 05-24-2017, 01:15 PM

Doesn't sound like a wheel bearing to me. Possibly could be low diff fluid. I'd have it checked before Friday if possible to prevent damage.

BuffSlut916 · 05-24-2017, 01:18 PM

Hmm ok. You dont think 25 miles worth of driving shouldn't pose much of an issue (job interview)?

Munichm3 · 05-24-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffSlut916

Hmm ok. You dont think 25 miles worth of driving shouldn't pose much of an issue (job interview)?

I gotta hand it to you man, I remember you buying the car and having issues right off with the roof and more pieces. I'm surprised you're still hanging in

cclinard1 · 05-24-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffSlut916

Hmm ok. You dont think 25 miles worth of driving shouldn't pose much of an issue (job interview)?

If it's low, it'd probably be ok. If it's out/leaking, you're gambling. It'll get hot really quick and could cause damage. This is all speculation.

m3nace92 · 05-24-2017, 01:46 PM

likely diff fluid. real easy to change. just threw redline's fluid in mine last week for peace of mind even though it wasn't showing any signs. glad I did. may as well just start there and see if that takes care of it for ya.

Shredicus · 05-24-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Munichm3

I gotta hand it to you man, I remember you buying the car and having issues right off with the roof and more pieces. I'm surprised you're still hanging in

Don't forget his octane woes!

Buttstuff is a trooper for sure.

delirium330 · 05-24-2017, 02:08 PM

Your username is Buff Slut and your car's name is Veronica. I think you need a new profile avatar, maybe something like this? Would be better if someone with some graphics software could throw in the word "Veronica" across the top in a sort of 80's pink font.

Ink09 · 05-24-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by delirium330

Your username is Buff Slut and your car's name is Veronica. I think you need a new profile avatar, maybe something like this? Would be better if someone with some graphics software could throw in the word "Veronica" across the top in a sort of 80's pink font.

Shredicus · 05-24-2017, 07:58 PM

Was Veronica an ex wife or something?

Todd0131 · 05-24-2017, 11:14 PM

Mine does that. Just give it more gas. If it breaks then use warranty. If they don't cover it then burn out into a tree. Fuck it

Flying Ace · 05-24-2017, 11:17 PM

Oh good, your diff is working properly

BuffSlut916 · 05-25-2017, 06:34 PM

Lmao Veronica was my homie's ex. I named it to piss him off.

Nahh my gf named her. Reminded her of Veronica from Archie's comics

BuffSlut916 · 05-25-2017, 06:37 PM

Hmm it hasn't been grinding recently but I'll prolly have the diff fluid swapped this Saturday. Veronica is here to stay dammit. Love dropping that top in this California sunshine.

Btw, worst case scenario, how much would a new differential run me if hypothetically speaking, my warranty was voided?

///M Power-Belgium · 05-25-2017, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffSlut916

Hmm it hasn't been grinding recently but I'll prolly have the diff fluid swapped this Saturday. Veronica is here to stay dammit. Love dropping that top in this California sunshine.

Btw, worst case scenario, how much would a new differential run me if hypothetically speaking, my warranty was voided?

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BuffSlut916 Private First Class 31 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Grinding noise at low speeds, seems to bog down Hey whats up guys, I drove from San Jose to Sacramento last night and as I was driving through the Sac neighborhood to my parents' house, I noticed a grinding noise at low speeds and it seemed like the car was feeling a little slow. I remembered Stevens Creek BMW telling me I'd have to get my spark plugs and my rear diff fluid replaced next time I service Veronica. Could this be a wheel bearing issue or should I get my rear diff fluid filled up sooner than later? Im having EU Tech take a look at it on Friday. Thoughts?
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cclinard1 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 6MT SSII (sold) Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0)	Doesn't sound like a wheel bearing to me. Possibly could be low diff fluid. I'd have it checked before Friday if possible to prevent damage.
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BuffSlut916 Private First Class 31 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Hmm ok. You dont think 25 miles worth of driving shouldn't pose much of an issue (job interview)?
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m3nace92 Private First Class 51 Rep 157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	likely diff fluid. real easy to change. just threw redline's fluid in mine last week for peace of mind even though it wasn't showing any signs. glad I did. may as well just start there and see if that takes care of it for ya. __________________ IG : m3nace92 Last edited by m3nace92; 05-24-2017 at 01:57 PM.. Reason: grammar nazi'd myself
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delirium330 First Lieutenant 205 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 3 Pedals Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Your username is Buff Slut and your car's name is Veronica. I think you need a new profile avatar, maybe something like this? Would be better if someone with some graphics software could throw in the word "Veronica" across the top in a sort of 80's pink font. Last edited by delirium330; 05-24-2017 at 02:13 PM..
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Shredicus Major 529 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (12)	Was Veronica an ex wife or something?
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Todd0131 Lieutenant 380 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Yukon, stumpjumper, m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	Mine does that. Just give it more gas. If it breaks then use warranty. If they don't cover it then burn out into a tree. Fuck it
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BuffSlut916 Private First Class 31 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Lmao Veronica was my homie's ex. I named it to piss him off. Nahh my gf named her. Reminded her of Veronica from Archie's comics
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BuffSlut916 Private First Class 31 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Hmm it hasn't been grinding recently but I'll prolly have the diff fluid swapped this Saturday. Veronica is here to stay dammit. Love dropping that top in this California sunshine. Btw, worst case scenario, how much would a new differential run me if hypothetically speaking, my warranty was voided?
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