2011 BMW m3 E92 engine clicking

yusammyyu · 12-15-2010, 09:23 PM

I read a lot post regarding m3 engine clicking noise, and watch it on youtube, so many different noise, I am totally confused by my car.

This is my first time buy M3 , and run 700mile only, I can hear the clicking noise now( never notice before I knew m3 usually have such problem).

so I record a video after dinner, the engine was turned off on 5:30 PM and I started it on 6:30PM and record it . the engine is not totally cool down yet, it show me engine oil temperature is a little bit more than 120 F when I turn on engine.

please go

take a look on it.

I am worry about whether my engine have problem.

mrkbbd · 12-16-2010, 12:01 AM

I don't think that is a "bad" tick, I think it is just a function of the motor at idle...it runs best at high RPMS and especially when the motor is cool (120 isn't anywhere near operating temp) I'm not surprised, in fact I'm pretty certain mine sounds identical to that

ES_TRADER · 12-16-2010, 12:12 AM

this is my first M too..and v8...Ive always driven sixes...my impression of the engine is that it is damn loud and noisy, but i like it! in addition, the manual already states that this car's motor AND brakes are noisy so im not worried. BMW makes might fine motors for sure..the only annoyance is the sqeaking brakes at only 400 miles..as long as it still hauls ass on the highway, i got no worries.....my only concern would be dct issues

yusammyyu · 12-16-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mrkbbd

I don't think that is a "bad" tick, I think it is just a function of the motor at idle...it runs best at high RPMS and especially when the motor is cool (120 isn't anywhere near operating temp) I'm not surprised, in fact I'm pretty certain mine sounds identical to that

thank you buddy,you make me feel better, my car has plastic burning smell 2 days ago, only on rear wheel,and I went to dealer check it, they said nothing wrong,nothing on exhaust, the smell should come from brake rubbing brake rotor . my question is: why front wheel is ok no smell?

yusammyyu · 12-16-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

this is my first M too..and v8...Ive always driven sixes...my impression of the engine is that it is damn loud and noisy, but i like it! in addition, the manual already states that this car's motor AND brakes are noisy so im not worried. BMW makes might fine motors for sure..the only annoyance is the sqeaking brakes at only 400 miles..as long as it still hauls ass on the highway, i got no worries.....my only concern would be dct issues

I rev to 7000 rpm when 300 miles,actually racing with another car with M on for about 3 minutes, after that, everyday I have one time rev over 5500 with floor gas with M on, some time go 8500. hope engine no burning oil in the future. if no burning engine oil after 5000miles, I think we don't need follow manual to break in. will report here then.

OC3 · 12-16-2010, 01:25 AM

Damn dude... what is your rush. You'll get to 1,200 mile in no time.

ES_TRADER · 12-16-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OC3

Damn dude... what is your rush. You'll get to 1,200 mile in no time.

I kno. I'm at 500 5 days old

aznclickster · 12-16-2010, 07:01 AM

sounds normal to me, take it to the dealer for peace of mind

enjoy your new ride

ruff1017 · 12-16-2010, 09:39 AM

That sounds fine to me also. Just enjoy the ride!

yusammyyu · 12-17-2010, 07:24 PM

I spin it today, only for 1 circle...

Lol, 890mile today. hope my car no problem...

elm3 · 12-17-2010, 07:36 PM

The clicking sound that you are hearing is the sound of your injectors clicking. That is what a healthy engine sounds like. The engine in our cars is a very noisy engine and you'll have many other noises that will be normal as well.

MrHarris · 12-17-2010, 09:09 PM

I feel the extra noises our engine makes gives it unique character

yusammyyu · 12-18-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

I feel the extra noises our engine makes gives it unique character

posible, LOL

alefcole · 12-18-2010, 07:08 PM

That is exactly how my engine sounds. I have compared to 2 other M3's. And all of them sound like that. Its more notorious when you are in a confined space (garage) or close to a wall (ATM). If its in an open street you really have to look for it. Inside the cabin 90% of the times you can't hear the noise, but there are those infrequent times that if you pay close attention, then you can hear the same muffled noise inside the cabin.

The noise is not related to the 2011 M3's. There was an a..hole that reported the noise in the 20011's, but AFAIK a healthy V8 engine sounds like that.

CONGRATULATIONS on your engine and stop worrying.

yusammyyu · 12-19-2010, 01:26 PM

bad thing,the rpm will drop to 400 and feels almost shut down by itself. this will happend once every time i start engine after the car park half an hour.

i went to dealer yesterday ,they kept the car and inform me that i need wait until tuesday. hope not big problem, will post video later

Dave2 · 12-19-2010, 01:37 PM

I suspect that Yusammyyu is screwing with you guys.

yusammyyu · 12-19-2010, 01:53 PM

here is the video

check time 1:38 , you will hear that, and also, this time is slight rpm drop, sometime really make me believe engine will turn off immediately by itself.

if you notice at engine oil temperature when start the engine, you will find it is more than 120 F .

yusammyyu · 12-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave IV

I suspect that Yusammyyu is screwing with you guys.

LOL.

yusammyyu · 12-19-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alefcole

That is exactly how my engine sounds. I have compared to 2 other M3's. And all of them sound like that. Its more notorious when you are in a confined space (garage) or close to a wall (ATM). If its in an open street you really have to look for it. Inside the cabin 90% of the times you can't hear the noise, but there are those infrequent times that if you pay close attention, then you can hear the same muffled noise inside the cabin.

The noise is not related to the 2011 M3's. There was an a..hole that reported the noise in the 20011's, but AFAIK a healthy V8 engine sounds like that.

CONGRATULATIONS on your engine and stop worrying.

thanks you. I went to SoCal Pizza meet this friday, one buddy help me check engine sound, he said is ok too . and he point out that my RPM Drop is problem then he suggest me dirve to dealer check it.

powertrip · 12-19-2010, 02:32 PM

I suspect English may be your second language, but seriously dude: Hooked On Phonics! Just sayin'

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Originally Posted by yusammyyu

thanks you. I went to SoCal Pizza meet this friday, one buddy help me check engine sound, he said is ok too . and he point out that my RPM Drop is problem then he suggest me dirve to dealer check it.

yusammyyu · 12-19-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powertrip

I suspect English may be your second language, but seriously dude: Hooked On Phonics! Just sayin'

.

yup, I have been here for five years,still learning how to speak.

JCtx · 12-21-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yusammyyu

check time 1:38

That doesn't sound right. Probably the idle valve issue, but man, still having that on a 2011? The good news is it's going to get worse, but until you get the 'Christmas tree' of warning messages, don't waste your time at a dealer now. Good luck.

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yusammyyu Private First Class 24 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw M3 coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles,ca iTrader: (0)	2011 BMW m3 E92 engine clicking I read a lot post regarding m3 engine clicking noise, and watch it on youtube, so many different noise, I am totally confused by my car. This is my first time buy M3 , and run 700mile only, I can hear the clicking noise now( never notice before I knew m3 usually have such problem). so I record a video after dinner, the engine was turned off on 5:30 PM and I started it on 6:30PM and record it . the engine is not totally cool down yet, it show me engine oil temperature is a little bit more than 120 F when I turn on engine. please go take a look on it. I am worry about whether my engine have problem.
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mrkbbd Lieutenant 10 Rep 483 Posts Drives: e92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA/FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Mercedes E63AMG [0.00] 2009 M3 [0.00]	I don't think that is a "bad" tick, I think it is just a function of the motor at idle...it runs best at high RPMS and especially when the motor is cool (120 isn't anywhere near operating temp) I'm not surprised, in fact I'm pretty certain mine sounds identical to that __________________ 2006 e53 X5 4.8is (sold) 2009 e92 M3 2008 E63 AMG
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aznclickster Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 ///M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	sounds normal to me, take it to the dealer for peace of mind enjoy your new ride
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yusammyyu Private First Class 24 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw M3 coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles,ca iTrader: (0)	I spin it today, only for 1 circle... Lol, 890mile today. hope my car no problem...
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alefcole Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP 6MT Jet black E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	That is exactly how my engine sounds. I have compared to 2 other M3's. And all of them sound like that. Its more notorious when you are in a confined space (garage) or close to a wall (ATM). If its in an open street you really have to look for it. Inside the cabin 90% of the times you can't hear the noise, but there are those infrequent times that if you pay close attention, then you can hear the same muffled noise inside the cabin. The noise is not related to the 2011 M3's. There was an a..hole that reported the noise in the 20011's, but AFAIK a healthy V8 engine sounds like that. CONGRATULATIONS on your engine and stop worrying.
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yusammyyu Private First Class 24 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw M3 coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles,ca iTrader: (0)	bad thing,the rpm will drop to 400 and feels almost shut down by itself. this will happend once every time i start engine after the car park half an hour. i went to dealer yesterday ,they kept the car and inform me that i need wait until tuesday. hope not big problem, will post video later
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yusammyyu Private First Class 24 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw M3 coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles,ca iTrader: (0)	here is the video check time 1:38 , you will hear that, and also, this time is slight rpm drop, sometime really make me believe engine will turn off immediately by itself. if you notice at engine oil temperature when start the engine, you will find it is more than 120 F .
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